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Author: S-Crow

"S-Crow" (Tim Kane) is co-owner (with spouse Lynlee, LPO-Designated escrow Officer) of Legacy Escrow Service, Inc., an authentic independent escrow firm closing residential purchase/sale and refinance transactions.

I finally said it. Twice. And loud enough to be overheard at the grocery strore.

Posted on May 22, 2008May 23, 2008 by S-Crow

I was out looking at commercial property and I ventured around Everett’s Silver Lake neighborhood where I bumped into a street (block and a half ) with five real estate signs, indicating five homes for sale. I pulled over and took a flier from a yard sign—a dated rambler, vacant with the yard a mess….

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The most valuable real estate is that of the mind: bloggers are having an impact.

Posted on April 20, 2008January 18, 2010 by S-Crow

Note: Once again, if you are looking for data and graphs, this post is not for you. So much could be said about this issue. One of the most fascinating developments to see unfold and the one theme I keep coming back to is how powerful blogging has been in shaping the mind-set of the…

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Short Sale Impact on neighbors: Appraisers please advise.

Posted on April 11, 2008April 16, 2008 by S-Crow

For many newer homeowners, this is the first correction they have experienced. I’ve been asked a question about short sales in an e-mail. It is a good question for both agents and appraisers to answer. It is presented as follows: Appraisers, please chime in. Fake Scenario: A home is sold as a short sale. It…

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Stare Down: who blinked first? The loan officer or the borrower?

Posted on April 2, 2008 by S-Crow

You know the drill. You and your siblings pile in your parent’s 1982 Chevrolet station wagon for the long 10 hr. drive to the summer vacation hot spot. Lots of games took place and many were invented to pass the time: Hold your breath through the tunnel, Stratego (tough in a bumpy ride), card games…

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Snohomish Co. update & thoughts

Posted on March 26, 2008March 27, 2008 by S-Crow

Sorry no stats or graphs from me, just in the trenches reporting. Snohomish Co. Update: My wife is off providing sterling service tonight in Issaquah for clients who are buying/selling a home, (yes, we do business all over) so I’ve got some free time to do a bit of blogging and research. There are a…

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