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At Paul Graf Properties, we believe in more than just buying and selling homes. Serving Snohomish County with unparalleled knowledge and dedication, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

PAUL GRAF

Your Trusted Real Estate Agent

Paul began his life journey in Canada and spent his formative years moving around the world—to the U.S., Norway, and Indonesia. Since 1992, he has lived and worked in the Pacific Northwest. With degrees in Architectural Drafting and Behavioral Science, Paul brings a unique blend of technical expertise and understanding of human behavior to his real estate practice. He is working on his certification as a Transformational Coach and LOVES helping people find answers to their real estate needs. He works on both commercial and residential transactions and is particularly passionate about helping small businesses. Paul enjoys recording video interviews with local business owners to support and highlight their contributions to the community.

PAUL GRAF

Your Trusted Real Estate Agent

Paul began his life journey in Canada and spent his formative years moving around the world—to the U.S., Norway, and Indonesia. Since 1992, he has lived and worked in the Pacific Northwest. With degrees in Architectural Drafting and Behavioral Science, Paul brings a unique blend of technical expertise and understanding of human behavior to his real estate practice. He is working on his certification as a Transformational Coach and LOVES helping people find answers to their real estate needs. He works on both commercial and residential transactions and is particularly passionate about helping small businesses. Paul enjoys recording video interviews with local business owners to support and highlight their contributions to the community.

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Time to Stop Renting

10 Signs That It's Time to Stop Renting and Become a Homeowner

June 11, 20242 min read

Millions of people pay rent, cutting a check to their landlord in exchange for permission to have somewhere to rest their head at night. While there’s nothing wrong with renting, many renters eventually make the jump into homeownership, choosing to reap the fruits of their labor in a more personal and long-term way.

Maybe you’re one of the former: toiling away at an office, factory, or restaurant, only to sign your hard-earned check over to some strange guy with wispy hair and an attitude problem. But maybe you’re thinking of becoming the latter, and leaving behind the days of tossing your money away to become a homeowner in your own right.

And if you’re still not quite sure which way to go, here are ten signs that it might be time to stop renting and become a homeowner:

  1. You desperately want to customize your place

    Flooring, light fixtures, PAAAAAIIIINT. Heck, why not a whole wall mural?! Just imagine the possibilities…

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  2. You’ve scrimped and saved and have enough for a downpayment

    And if you add what’s in the swear jar, you might even have enough for new furniture.

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  3. The landlord keeps raising the rent

    The square footage hasn’t changed, so why does the rent keep going up?

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  4. All of your friends are homeowners except you

    We know, we know: “If all of your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?” But this is DIFFERENT. We’re talking real estate here!

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  5. You believe your pet deserves a place to call their own

    Fluffy deserves comfort and safety, and her own backyard.

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  6. You’re sick of paying the landlord’s mortgage for them

    What’s next, paying their kid’s college tuition!?

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  7. Mortgage rates are lower than you’ve ever seen them

    Wait a second… is that a TWO!?

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  8. You just got a nice promotion at work

    Maybe your boss wants you to buy a house… you never know.

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  9. You’ve found a neighborhood you’re truly in love with

    Beautiful trees, a quaint little coffee shop, OMG is that a Thai restaurant?

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  10. You’re ready for something that truly belongs to you

    It’s time to find your forever (or at least for-a-long-time) home.

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    If any of these signs seem familiar, the only other signs you need to look for are these…

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Paul Graf

Paul has been living and working in the Seattle area since 1992. He received his real estate license in 2015 and has been working hard for his clients in this industry ever since. Not one to shy away from challenging situations and always eager to learn, he has successfully navigated clients through short sales, contingencies, and difficult lending scenarios. Paul enjoys the diversity in the people he meets and works along side. He received his certification as an Accredited Commercial Professional in October of 2019 and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs secure properties for their businesses When not selling real estate Paul does work as a Transformational Life Coach, and enjoys spending his free time with his wife of 25+ years and his 4 grown children. License 118247

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Condos

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1800 Bickford Ave Ste 206

Snohomish, WA 98290-1

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