Christine Schott, Real Estate Specialist

12/20/2024

10/05/2023

This could be your next home!

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Contemporary one-level, 3 bedroom home, with soaring ceilings, lots of windows, and a great floorplan!

$409,000

For more information on this listing, contact Christine Schott, Realtor Windermere NW Living at 360-270-1847!

09/09/2023

I’m excited to hold this home open on Sunday.

Open House Sunday 11-2 at this great 10 acre property in Castle Rock. Come see me and check out this home.

09/09/2023

Open House Sunday 11-2 at this great 10 acre property in Castle Rock. Come see me and check out this home.

09/02/2023

There’s a lot of negative headlines out there and they could leave you feeling a bit unsure about what’s actually happening in the housing market. Having the reliable expertise of a local real estate agent makes all the difference. Let's connect to make sure you have someone by your side who can help you figure out what’s true and what’s not and answer your burning questions.



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09/01/2023

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

Your equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost. Almost half of homeowners are equity rich because they have at least 50% equity in their homes. If you’ve been in your home for a while, you might have gained a considerable amount of equity, too. Want to find out how much equity you have? DM me for a Professional Equity Assessment Report (PEAR).



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Your equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost.

08/31/2023

How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two.

The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation

Shelter inflation is the measure of price growth specific to housing. It comes from a survey of renters and homeowners that’s done by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The survey asks renters how much they’re paying in rent, and homeowners how much they’d rent their homes for, if they weren’t living in them.

Much like overall inflation measures the cost of everyday items, shelter inflation measures the cost of housing. And for four consecutive months, based on that survey, shelter inflation has been coming down.

Inflation and the Federal...



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08/31/2023

Builders Respond to the Need for Less Expensive Homes

Builders are responding to the need for less expensive homes. Let’s connect to go over the process of buying a newly built home and find the right one for you.



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08/31/2023

About 11,000 Homes Will Be Sold Today

About 11,000 homes will be sold today. The market is active. Let’s connect to sell your house when you’re ready.



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08/30/2023

Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it.

The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring homes. When June 2023 numbers are stacked alongside what’s typical for the housing market at this time of year, it's clear buyers are still active. And, they’re actually a lot more active than the norm.

If you’re wondering how this could possibly be true, it’s because buyers are getting used to higher mortgage rates and accepting them as the new reality. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, Realtor.com, explains: “Interest rate hikes continue to further cut into buyers' purchasing power, although they appear to...



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