recent blog posts from Rodney Johnston
Posted by Rodney Johnston | on February 2, 2010, 5:07 pmI often get asked if I believe the market is going to continue to go down, or when is a good time to buy? In my opinion, we are nearing the bottom. Especially, in the markets that seem to always be fairly stable. Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond and other east side spots have not had as » Read more
Posted by Rodney Johnston | on January 25, 2010, 6:57 pmAs I’m sending clients listings in Kirkland and other parts of Washington, the listing will occassionally say “Short-Sale”. This isn’t a new term, although it has certainly been used more in the current economy. I’ve been doing short-sales for 10 – 15 years. I have purchased a few houses myself using the short-sale process. What » Read more
Posted by Rodney Johnston | on January 22, 2010, 6:00 amAs we enter 2010, I can sense buyers coming out of the fox hole they were in for most of 2009. More Kirkland residents have gone from an attitude of let’s wait and see to let’s think about finding a good deal on a house. I’ve had several clients looking for a good deal on » Read more
Posted by Rodney Johnston | on July 27, 2009, 4:50 amWhether your luxury home is in Kirkland, Bellevue, or downtown Seattle, selling a luxury home in this market is a tough proposition. You have to be 100% sure you use an agent who knows how to market a luxury home. Not only in a normal market, but especially in a down market. I’m writing this » Read more
Posted by Rodney Johnston | on July 24, 2009, 9:35 amAre you relocating to Washington State as a result of a new job offer, job change or life change? Perhaps it’s at one of the large companies on the eastside of Lake Washington like Microsoft, or perhaps Google, AT&T Wireless, or any of the other high-tech companies in the Redmond/Kirkland/Bellevue corridor. If so, you may » Read more