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Why is the Seattle area such a great place to invest in Real Estate?

When looking for a place to invest in real estate, one should consider the Seattle area. While not as well-known and popular as other large cities, this is a great place to invest, and here are three reasons why.

Seattle hasn’t seen the rise that others areas have: Think about it, if you want to buy a place in San Francisco, Manhattan, San Diego, or many other US cities, you are basically going to have to put down a ton of cash. At the same time, you will also have a huge mortgage payment. But, on the other hand, if you want to buy a home in Bellevue, it is easier to afford. Simply put if you are tired of overpriced cities, you should check out Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Tech companies: When looking to invest in real estate, you should look where you can find a place that is going to grow. Luckily, if you want to buy a home in Bellevue, you will buy a place that is surrounded by tech companies. Yes, not only is Amazon and Microsoft in the area, but there are other great places to work, and plenty of people heed her for the opportunity to make money. Furthermore, if you find a professional such as Tina Chang, you can get a great deal on a place.

Lots of families: Finally, when looking to by WA real estate, you will see that plenty of families are in the area. In the end, if you head to a professional such as Tina Chang, you can get exactly what you want, all without spending all your money. Think about it, if you want to by WA real estate, you will see that a lot of families love moving in the area, which will help you enjoy the area more, and you can sell the house easier in the future.

If you want to live in Seattle, you should know that it’s wise to invest in a home in this area. When doing so, you can live a happy, healthy and comfortable life, all while not spending your life's savings.

6 Common Ways To Hold Title

1. A Single Man / Woman
A man or woman who is not legally married (i.e. John Doe, a single man).
2. A Married Man / Woman, As His / Her
Sole and Separate Property
When a married man or woman wishes to acquire title in
his or her name alone, the spouse must consent by signing
a quitclaim deed or other similar instrument, thereby relinquishing all rights, title and interest in the property (i.e. John Doe, a married man, as his sole and separate property).
3. Community Property
The Washington Civil Code defines community property as property acquired by husband and wife, or either, during marriage, when not acquired as the separate property of either. Real property conveyed to a married man or woman is presumed to be community property unless otherwise stated. Under community property, both spouses have the right to dispose of one-half of the community property by will, but all of it will go to the surviving spouse without administration,
if the other spouse dies without a will. If a spouse exercises his/her right to dispose of one-half, that half is subject to administration in the estate (i.e. John Doe and Jane Doe, husband and wife, as community property).

4. Joint Tenancy
A joint tenancy estate may be defined as follows: “A joint interest is one owned by two or more persons in equal shares, by a title created by a single will or transfer, when expressly declared in the will or transfer to be a joint tenancy.” A
chief characteristic of joint tenancy property is the right of survivorship. When a joint tenant dies, title to the property immediately vests in the survivor or surviving joint tenants.
As a consequence, joint tenancy property is not subject to disposition by will (i.e. John Doe and Jane Doe, husband and wife, as joint tenants).
5. Tenancy in Common
Under tenancy in common, the co-owners own undivided interests, but unlike joint tenancy, these interests need not
be equal in quantity or duration, and may arise from different times. There is no right of survivorship; each tenant owns an interest which on his or her death vests in his or her heirs or devisees (i.e. John Doe, a single man, as to an undivided 3/4th interest, and George Smith, a single man, as to an undivided 1/4 interest as tenants in common).
6. State Registered Domestic Partnerships
& Same Sex Couples
Washington State allowed same sex couples to enter into Registered Domestic Partnerships beginning in 2007. Subsequent laws expanded the scope of this law. With
the 2012 passage of Referendum 74, all existing domestic partnerships, unless dissolved, will convert to marriages as of June 30, 2014. Any same sex partners who entered this registry will be considered a married couple after that date. The exception to this rule is for Seniors (where one partner is at least 62 years of age) due to possible Social Security concerns. 

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Tina Chang and Her Client Commitment

Tina Chang’s commitment to her clients’ personal real estate goals is her primary focus.  Through her valuable expertise and dedication, she is able to provide her clients with excellent opportunities that currently exist in the Greater Eastside and Seattle real estate market.  Working with regional, national and international clientele, and investors Tina delivers impressive results by staying on top of the details.  In helping her clients to find their dream home, make a strategic investment, or at the time of selling their property, Tina ensures each client is provided the expertise that meets their personal objectives.

Tina diligently serves a full array of clients from first time home buyers to those seeking to move up or possibly downsize.  Due to her extensive experience with residential, investment and commercial properties, Tina is uniquely qualified to advise buyers, sellers and investors on critical and important issues involving their potential real estate investments.  Tina has an excellent ability for creating additional value for her clients.   She takes great care to analyze the investment potential of each property and advise her clients as to their specific real estate goals. She is highly diligent in covering every angle in researching and providing her clients with the critical information needed to make thoughtful and balanced decisions about their real estate investments.  When consulting with Tina, you always receive current real estate market knowledge and property evaluations from a professional.  

Tina’s key priority is to clearly understand her clients’ specific priorities and real estate goals so that she may skillfully act as a valuable advisor on their behalf.  She applies her strong negotiating skills and strategies to ensure her clients’ goals are reached.  When met with a tough challenge, she is masterful in working through the issues.  Tina is a dedicated professional who is always extremely attentive, accessible and responds promptly to her clients in helping them reach their specific real estate goals.

Tina further distinguishes herself as a member of the Commercial Brokers Association (CIBA)

Contact Tina Chang at 425-829-2922 tinachang@johnlscott.com www.tinachang.johnlscott.com to serve you and your personal real estate interest.

Tina Chang,一个以客户的利益作为她房地产事业主要的目标和焦点的经纪。

通过她宝贵的专业知识和专业精神，她能够为她的客户提供目前大东区和西雅图房地产市场的绝佳机会。举凡对当地，全美国和国际客户，住家和投资，她都会在细节上面用心努

都会在细节上面用心努力并且产生了极佳的业绩。在帮助她的客户找到自己的梦想家园，做出战略性的投资，或出售他们的产业时，Tina确保每一个客户都能得到满足他们个人目标的专业知识。

Tina努力提供来自首次置业的客户非常完整的分析如何提升或缩减预算。由于她对住宅投资和商业地产的丰富经验，她是绝对有资格对房地产投资的关键和重要的问题去提醒买家，卖家和投资者。她创造了为她的客户带来附加价值的优异能力。她非常注重分析每个属性的投资潜力，并建议她的客户找到自己所需的房产。从每一个角度针对客户的需要，提供资讯，使客户们对房地产深思熟虑并且作出正确的决策。当客户咨询时，客户总是收到目前房地产市场的专业知识和房产的评估。

Tina的主要任务是要优先了解清楚她的客户对房地产的目标，这样她可以熟练地作为代表他们的专业顾问。她采用了强而有力的谈判技巧和策略，以确保她客户的目标都达到了。当一个严峻的挑战来临时，她以大师级的冷静通过问题来解决难题。Tina是一个致力于专业，服务周到，给客户方便和立时回应客户的问题，帮助客户实现他们的目标。

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Meet Tina Chang

Tina Chang is a Real Estate Sales Professional with John L. Scott Real Estate Inc. in Bellevue-Issaquah, Washington. With over 20 years of expertise in residential and commercial sales, her areas of concentration include contract negotiations, market analysis and benchmarking, and optimizing client management. Her field experiences span across the entire Seattle Metro Area.

Prior to joining John L. Scott Real Estate, Tina provided sales expertise for several firms based in Seattle. At RE/MAX she was a distinguished sales associate in the 100% club for 6 years. Tina then made the lateral move to Skyline Properties in 1999 and was awarded the Top Rookie and continued growing sales for the firm as a Top 10 Associate in 2011.

Tina is also an active member of several organizations in the Chinese and Asian American communities in Seattle and enjoys actively leading and promoting cultural activities outside of her professional career. She serves as a Board Member in the Northwest China Council and is an active leader and member of the Seattle Chinese Women’s Club and Seattle Chinese Garden Society.

Tina holds a Master’s Degree in Asian Studies and minor business from the University of Oregon. Prior to Real Estate she was a Chinese Instructor for Lewis & Clark College.

Tina 是房地产销售的专业人士，现任职于Bellevue（贝尔威）Issaquah(伊萨夸)地产公司。她在住宅和商业销售方面拥有超过20年的专业知识，她的重点领域包括合同谈判，市场分析和标杆设定，并客户管理。她房地产销售领域横跨整个西雅图都会区。加入John L. Scott 房地产之前，Tina 任职于西雅图的几家公司从事销售专业服务。在RE/MAX，她是一位桀出的销售人员并连续6年都是顶尖行销俱乐部成员。1999年Tina转任SkyLine地产，于当年荣获最优秀的新秀，之后销售持续增长并于2011年获得销售前十名的嘉积。

在她的职业生涯之外，Tina是好几个组织的活跃成员，积极引导和促进文化活动。她是在中国西北地区委员会董事会理事，也是西雅图妇女会和西雅图中国花园协会成员，领导推动多项活动。

Tina 从俄勒冈大学获得硕士学位，主修亚洲研究和次修商业业务。在从事地产之前，她是Lewis & Clark 大学的中文教师。