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Even with mortgage interest rates sitting 
near record lows, mortgage applications failed to make any gains recently. Total application volume decreased 4% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Even refinances, which are highly
rate-sensitive, were unimpressed by the continued low rates, falling 4% from the previous week, seasonally adjusted. They are, however, nearly 48% higher compared to the same week one year ago, when interest rates were higher. (more…)
Investing • Real Estate Market Updates & Insight •
September 30, 2016
Mortgage apps fall as rates near record lows
Investing • Tips & Tricks •
September 27, 2016
Fall Remodeling – Don’t start without reading this
As temperatures cool down, and we prepare for a season of shorter, darker days, it’s time to think about the inside of your home – how to make it as glorious on gloomy days as it was during the brilliant sunshine of summer. Oh good: Projects!
But wait. Don’t let the excitement of improving your home get in the way of proper planning. Rushing your project list can lead to unnecessary spending and less-than-thrilling final results. Here’s what you need to consider before picking up a hammer or swiping a credit card: (more…)
Food • Tips & Tricks •
September 21, 2016
8 Household Uses for Eggshells
Next time you whip up a quiche
or bake a cake, you may want to think twice before tossing the eggshells in the trash. From deterring pests to making better coffee, practical uses for eggshells abound. Note that, except when using them in the garden, raw eggshells should be sterilized before using. To do this, place the shells in a pan on the stove, cover them with water, boil for 5 minutes, and let them completely dry on a cookie sheet. (more…)
Family •
September 12, 2016
How To Get Your Kids To Eat Packed Lunches
Happy first week of school! This is a great time to change the lunches. I went to my son’s school last year and was stunned by all the food kids throw away. Not only are they throwing away perfectly good food, but they are throwing away your time, too! I like to know what my boys eat
About Kari Haas •
July 29, 2016
Why We Are Different From Other Real Estate Agents
Let Kari prove to you, how much passion and expertise she brings
to selling your house and finding your home.
- Kari Listens. You make the decisions while she advises you and follows through.
- Kari’s clients win more often. Kari’s clients triumph in over 95% of multiple offer negotiations, and when selling her marketing often brings in multiple offers to secure top dollar quickly.
- Deeply talented support team dedicated to Kari’s clients. Kari assembled a powerful experienced team to handle the wide variety of Real Estate needs: marketing, market research, finding and (more…)
For Sellers • Investing • Tips & Tricks •
July 21, 2016
Selling You House, Make Sure The Price Is Right
In today’s market, where demand is outpacing supply 
in many regions of the country, pricing a house is one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face. Sellers often want to price their home higher than recommended, and many agents go along with the idea to keep their clients happy. However, the best agents realize that telling the homeowner the truth is more important.
Sellers sometimes think, “If the home doesn’t sell for this price,I can always lower it later.” However, research proves that homes that experience a listing price reduction sit on the market longer, ultimately selling for less than similar homes.
John Knight, from the University of the Pacific, did research on the cost (in both time and money) to a seller who priced high (more…)
Family • Tips & Tricks •
July 16, 2016
10 Things To Do Before You Go On Vacation
Invest in a light switch timer.
Don’t leave your lights on at home during your entire vacation in an effort to make it look like someone is in your house. One of the best ways to keep burglars away from your home is with a light switch timer. Time the lights to turn on when it is dark and turn off around your usual bedtime. The lights turning on and off will make it seem like a human is doing the flipping, not the timer.
Tell a trustworthy neighbor or friend.
The best way to gain peace of mind when you’re away from your home for the week is to tell a neighbor or friend. Entice them with some fresh baked goods or a souvenir from your trip, and ask them to drive by your home every other day to check up on your house. You can even ask them to bring in your mail or water your plants too.
Remove your spare key.
Volunteer work •
June 24, 2016
Volunteer Work To Help Our Community.
Once again I spent a day with my colleagues volunteering 
at Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center for Community Service Day. Little Bit’s mission is to improve the bodies, minds, and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted therapy and activities, and to be an inspiration and educational resource to the therapeutic riding profession, both regionally and nationally. Their programs, Adaptive Riding and Hippotherapy, provide life-changing physical benefits like hand-eye coordination, strengthening muscles, and preventing bone weakness. This is (more…)
Freebies •
June 23, 2016
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Call or email me to be put on my private
mailing list to receive my monthly newsletter and client freebies (i.e. Tully’s Coffee Drinks, Menchies and Peaks Frozen Yogurt, Uncles Games, Great Harvest Bread to name a few.) Each newsletter contains not only current real estate market information, but household tips, local events and articles, fabulous recipes, and much more. Just give me a ring at 206-719-2224 or email at kari@windermere.com.
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About Kari Haas •
June 23, 2016
Favorite Quotes
Sometimes I love to read a good quote cause it gives me a push and inspires me even more on a rainy day. I listed some of my favorite ones below. Please share your favorite quote with us below.
“Nothing is so exhausting as indecision, and nothing is so futile” -Bertrand Russell
“Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you” -H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection” -Buddha
“I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be” -Douglas Adams
