Hi there,

Happy New Year!

As we enter this new year, we would like to share this quote with you that we love. "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity, and its first chapter is New Year's Day" ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce

This new year is a blank slate, which is full of opportunities! We thoroughly enjoyed working with you throughout this past year and look forward to all that 2020 has to bring.

Our January eNews is chalked full of resources, tips, and information to help guide you through the first chapter of 2020. And if you haven't had a chance to look at our new website yet, it is too. Click here to check it out now.

New Real Estate Excise Tax Effective Jan. 1 2020

The Washington real estate excise tax, otherwise known as REET is facing changes January 1, 2020. What are the changes, and how will it affect you? If you are planning on buying, selling, or transferring real estate, these are questions you need to know the answers to. This is your guide to how REET is changing and everything you need to be aware of on the first day of 2020.

For a complete guide and overview of the new REET and how it will affect you, click here to read our latest blog.

November Housing Market Results Are In!

The November housing stats for our area are in, and they are pretty exciting. New construction showed a 16.8% increase in sales, with the median home price now being just over a half a million dollars, which are up only over 10% from last November. Wow! We began to see the market slow down with 15% fewer homes on the market this November than last. Yet another sign that listing your home at this time of year can be very beneficial with far less competition than warmer months.

To see more about November's housing market, click here.

Real Estate Calculator

The new Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) can make a significant impact on a purchase. Wondering how much the latest real estate taxes will impact the cost of an investment?

Click here to use Rainier's REET calculator to determine the cost of your real estate taxes.

Introducing Monthly Clock Hour Classes

Rainier Title is kicking off monthly clock hour classes. Here is a sneak peek at a couple of classes coming up. Don't miss this valuable opportunity for education and fun!

Title Behind the Scenes, Jan. 16th, FREE (3 clock hours)

Bulletproof your Escrow, Feb. 20th, FREE (3 clock hours)

New Years Resolutions for Your Home

We all think about New Year's resolutions for ourselves. Some of us are believers, and some are not. Have you ever thought of a New Years' resolution for your home? If not, maybe it's time! Setting up a plan at the beginning of the year to consistently care for your home to lock in the most equity possible is a great idea.

Here is a great resource to put together a month by month checklist for your home in 2020.

Local Events

Jan 1st – The Resolution Run – Seattle
Jan 3-5th – Home & Garden Show – Puyallup
January 4-5th – Seattle Wedding Show – Seattle
Jan 4-5th, 8-9th – "Guys and Dolls" at the Performing Arts Center – Everett
January 11th – Harbor Wildwatch – Gig Harbor
Jan 11th – Seattle Lantern Light Festival – Puyallup
Jan 18th – No Sun Fun Run – Puyallup
Jan 18-19th – Everett Wedding Expo – Everett
Jan 18-19th – Great Train Show – Puyallup
Jan 19th – Run My Mimosa Off 5K – Puyallup
Jan 20th – Free State Park Day in observance of MLK Day – Seattle
Jan 20th – Free National Park Day in observance of MLK Day – Seattle
Jan 22nd – Black and White Cardinal Painting – Gig Harbor
Jan 22-26th – Washington Sportsmen's Show – Puyallup
Jan 25th – Jet City Roller Derby Bout – Lynnwood
Jan 24-26th – Northwest Remodeling Expo – Seattle
Jan 24th-Feb 1st – Seattle Boat Show – Seattle

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