Chris R Austin - Real Estate

10/20/2026

Real Estate Terms

INTEREST
The cost you pay to borrow money. It is the payment you make to a lender for the money it has loaned to you. Interest is usually expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed.

10/19/2026

Buying your first home on a corner lot: Details to consider

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A corner lot can make a great first impression. There may be fewer immediate neighbors, more street frontage, and a yard that feels larger or more open than the properties around it.

10/16/2026

Getting the hang of it

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Simple measuring tips for perfectly placed artwork every time

10/15/2026

King County’s median residential sold price was $949,975 in September, up 3% from August and down 1% from a year ago. Nearly half of all sales came only after a price reduction, and 54% of homes went under contract within 30 days of listing. Buyers have room to negotiate and are taking their time, while sellers who price well are the ones finding success. DM me to talk through what this means for you.

10/14/2026

Selling this fall? You want to get these 4 things right.

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Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

10/13/2026

“Chris Austin is an outstanding real estate agent with extensive local market knowledge, strong negotiating experience, and exceptional marketing skills. We recently worked with Chris to sell our home and we were impressed with his professionalism from start to finish. He took the time to understand our needs and put together a comprehensive marketing plan that highlighted the unique features of our property. During the negotiation process, Chris demonstrated a deep understanding of the local market and was able to secure the best possible price for our home. He was always available to answer our questions and provided expert guidance throughout the entire process." - Buyer/Seller - Mountlake Terrace, WA

10/12/2026

8 best practices for adding art to the garden

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Eclectic, classic, modern, funky, whimsical — what speaks to you? Let garden columnist Sue Goetz be your guide.

10/09/2026

Sometimes, the right strategy—and the right team—can make all the difference. 🏡
In mid-September, a fellow broker brought me a challenge: her clients had found their dream home, but they needed to sell their current home of five years quickly to make it all work.

Challenge accepted! We teamed up, closed on their purchase in just 10 days, and had their previous home on the market only eight days after they moved out.
With deferred maintenance addressed, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, a new egress window, and a strategic refresh to the entry, we brought this lovely property to market just in time to capture the fall buyer bump.

The result? A beautiful home that's ready for its next chapter!

Come see this gem for yourself at one of this week's open houses:

📍 Open House Schedule
Thursday: 11 AM–1 PM
Friday: 4–6 PM
Saturday: 12–2 PM
Sunday: 12–2 PM

Don't miss your chance to see it in person. We hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

Barndominium raising: How much does it cost to build this trendy home?

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Barndominiums are trendy, beautiful, and surprisingly affordable. Here's how much it costs to build a barndominium dream home.

10/08/2026

Buyer Tips - October

By following the inspector around you can get a better understanding of the home and ask questions on the spot. If you can't attend the inspection, review the inspector's report carefully and ask about anything that's unclear.