240Cowlitz County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Washington/Cowlitz-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-12-01T21:16:00-06:00We will be skipping December's meeting due to the holidays. Happy Holidays! When/Where: January 20th at LaCenter Tavernhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/12/1/07005a6b3a794689a9520fb94bbefe5e.aspx2009-12-01T21:16:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/12/1/07005a6b3a794689a9520fb94bbefe5e.aspxEventsNorth County Professional Social NetworkNetworkingNCPSNlacenter tavernLake Pointe, Camas - Announcing a new listing at 2128 NW 45th Ave, a 2,546 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $375,000 - New Listing!. Property informationhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/11/30/a8e8e216fabe42fa9ab1e03775f3bbd6.aspx2009-11-30T12:15:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/11/30/a8e8e216fabe42fa9ab1e03775f3bbd6.aspxReal EstateFor SaleLake PointeLacamas LakeScion Realty Group Some great news to help out homebuyers (and the economy) Senators Agree To Extend Homebuyer Tax Credit - Money News Story - KIRO Seattle Source: www.kirotv.com WASHINGTON -- Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/11/4/tax-credit-extended-and-expanded-to-include-more-buyers.aspx2009-11-04T10:45:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/11/4/tax-credit-extended-and-expanded-to-include-more-buyers.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsEventsIndustryScion Realty GroupAnnouncements1 unnamed 3.73 KB Hi Friends, Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm Where: Bone's Steak & Chop House 1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd., Suite 130 Battle Ground, WA 98604 Please join us for our October event in Battle Ground on Wednesday, ...http://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/9/30/north-county-professional-social-networking-october-meeting-new-location.aspx2009-09-30T17:36:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/9/30/north-county-professional-social-networking-october-meeting-new-location.aspxNorth County Professional Social NetworkBattle GroundNetworkingNCPSNGetchell, Lake Stevens - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8227 158th Dr NE on September 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/9/20/70635f8d810240c095c26791fb6ded89.aspx2009-09-20T13:36:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/9/20/70635f8d810240c095c26791fb6ded89.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesHere is a video explaining the First Time Homeowner Tax Credit. Keep in mind, this program ends November 30th. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIVb2ordwNQhttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/9/14/first-time-homeowner-tax-credit-set-to-end-november-30th.aspx2009-09-14T17:19:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/9/14/first-time-homeowner-tax-credit-set-to-end-november-30th.aspxReal EstateEventsIndustryHi Friends, I would like to invite you to join us for our August '09 event at the LaCenter Tavern, located at 107 E 4th St., LaCenter, WA on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Our speaker this month will be Brent Anderson from Rahzo. ...http://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/8/11/north-county-professional-social-network.aspx2009-08-11T15:59:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/8/11/north-county-professional-social-network.aspxNorth County Professional Social NetworkRidgefieldBattle GroundLaCenterNetworkingNCPSNlacenter tavernnorth countysocial networkingAnticipate buyer’s mindset For repairs or upgrades most buyers will want to make, advise the seller to get contractor estimates for the improvement and present them to interested prospects. You might even suggest the seller hire a home inspector, ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/8/7/anticipate-buyer-s-mindset.aspx2009-08-07T09:19:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/8/7/anticipate-buyer-s-mindset.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesGetchell, Lake Stevens - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8227 158th Dr NE on August 9 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/8/7/f473d611f1d742c7b83a1d8585152bf7.aspx2009-08-07T09:17:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/8/7/f473d611f1d742c7b83a1d8585152bf7.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesGetchell, Lake Stevens - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8227 158th Dr NE on July 26 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/7/24/dfb61ae73d2c4a22bfe45be3c3d8c294.aspx2009-07-24T17:17:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/7/24/dfb61ae73d2c4a22bfe45be3c3d8c294.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesCome on out and dance the night away to the sounds of the Pranksters Big Band and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Beaches Restaurant. Through out the evening when the band takes their breaks the show continues with eight local stars from the community ...http://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/7/23/ace76d608ec144dc8d2ece5119967a16.aspx2009-07-23T14:13:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/7/23/ace76d608ec144dc8d2ece5119967a16.aspxEventsThis is a family event that celebrates Ridgefield's past, present, and future. This year is the 100th Anniversary of Ridgefield. Enjoy live concerts, community displays, antique photos, fire engines, free pony rides, and more! Location: Ridgefield ...http://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/7/23/9f03fff65779402a8066353bdac3cbaa.aspx2009-07-23T14:10:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/7/23/9f03fff65779402a8066353bdac3cbaa.aspxEventsRidgefieldcentennialridgefield centennial celebrationImprovements it makes sense to do In today’s competitive market, sellers aren’t recouping the money they put into upgrades the way they did in the past. But there are still areas where a judicious investment will pay out with a timely sale. ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/7/21/sellers-improvements-it-makes-sense-to-do.aspx2009-07-21T17:37:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/7/21/sellers-improvements-it-makes-sense-to-do.aspxReal EstateIndustryTo bid on a HUD listed home, you need to work with a HUD Certified Broker. Scion Realty Group can help you with making an offer on a HUD home, and get you smoothly through their purchase process. Contact us with any questions.http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/7/21/hud-bids-how.aspx2009-07-21T17:30:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/7/21/hud-bids-how.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsIndustryScion Realty GroupGetchell, Lake Stevens - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8227 158th Dr NE on June 28 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/6/26/834478d34da0437eab62edc08c4f728d.aspx2009-06-26T09:42:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/6/26/834478d34da0437eab62edc08c4f728d.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesIn the Seattle Times article " Tax credit can be bridge to new home " published May 23, 2009 and then followed by the article " Federal cash for mortgage down payments " published June 7, 2009, there is some explanation about how the ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/6/11/tax-credit-to-down-payment.aspx2009-06-11T09:40:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/6/11/tax-credit-to-down-payment.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsEventsIndustryScion Realty GroupGetchell, Lake Stevens - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8227 158th Dr NE on June 14 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/6/11/27318422460a4fc09794a7db3a71c21b.aspx2009-06-11T09:21:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/6/11/27318422460a4fc09794a7db3a71c21b.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesGetchell, Lake Stevens - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8227 158th Dr NE on June 7 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property informationhttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/6/3/f4b7da1b983a4d5e8b30516f5dc7b1af.aspx2009-06-03T09:27:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/6/3/f4b7da1b983a4d5e8b30516f5dc7b1af.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesCOOL TIPS FOR THE FRIDGE! You want to keep your refrigerator running smoothly, so that during the heat of the summer you have plenty of cool drinks ready to enjoy! 1. Is your refrigerator door shutting tightly? To test it, close the refrigerator door on ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/5/20/who-knew-this-about-their-fridge.aspx2009-05-20T11:06:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/5/20/who-knew-this-about-their-fridge.aspxFederal Housing Rescue Plan Launches The Obama Administration’s program to rescue distressed home owners got off the ground this week. The program was announced on Feb. 18, but it took several weeks to put the bureaucracy in place. Six of the nation’s ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/4/17/federal-housing-rescue-plan-launches.aspx2009-04-17T18:00:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/4/17/federal-housing-rescue-plan-launches.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsIndustryMore info on tax credits for home buyers AND homeowners! The government's $787 billion economic stimulus package includes several opportunities for individuals and families to lighten their tax load. Of particular interest are the tax savings specifically ...http://www.diannedibley.com/blogs/dianne_dibley/archive/2009/3/27/tax-credit-for-home-buyers-and-sellers.aspx2009-03-27T21:29:00-06:00Dianne Dibleyhttp://www.diannedibley.com/blogs/dianne_dibley/archive/2009/3/27/tax-credit-for-home-buyers-and-sellers.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleFor Rent/LeaseOpen HousesAnnouncementsEventsTechnologyIndustryPoint2Product ReviewsFinancesBuyer InformationSeller InformationCommunity Informationtax creditsellerstax breakfirst time home buyersbuyers1574 SQ FT 3-Bedroom Ranch • 1,574 sq. ft., 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $206,900 USD Orchard, Vancouver - Great 3-bedroom 2-bath 1574 SQ FT ranch home with an attached 2-car garage located in a convenient and well maintained neighborhood in Vancouver ...http://www.realnwhomes4you.com/blogs/cathy__fred_dietrich/archive/2009/3/24/6154523024b94050b2164687de48473f.aspx2009-03-24T15:28:00-06:00Cathy and Fred Dietrichhttp://www.realnwhomes4you.com/blogs/cathy__fred_dietrich/archive/2009/3/24/6154523024b94050b2164687de48473f.aspxReal EstateFor Sale Vancouver WashingtonSee if you qualify for a mortgage affordability modification from the new government program: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.govhttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/3/20/mortgage-affordability-modifications-the-new-government-program.aspx2009-03-20T17:56:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2009/3/20/mortgage-affordability-modifications-the-new-government-program.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsEventsIndustryWant an extra $8,000? If you’re a first-time homebuyer then we have a nice surprise for you. Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers — an income tax credit of up to $7,500. The ...http://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/3/16/hey-first-time-homebuyers-how-does-8-000-from-your-uncle-sam-sound.aspx2009-03-16T11:56:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/3/16/hey-first-time-homebuyers-how-does-8-000-from-your-uncle-sam-sound.aspxReal Estatedeanna taylortax credithome buyer$8000first time home buyerswww.portlandfarmersmarket.org Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family. So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. ...http://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/3/4/b218ed929a314578abe7ddaa9a344627.aspx2009-03-04T13:16:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/3/4/b218ed929a314578abe7ddaa9a344627.aspxEventsoutdoor activitiesthings to doportland farmers marketOperating since 1974 the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Centered in Portland’s historic Old Town the Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for local handcrafted ...http://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/3/4/782bfce057ee4ee5b394da0b4cb4edcf.aspx2009-03-04T12:57:00-06:00Deanna Taylorhttp://www.deannataylor.com/blogs/deanna_taylor/archive/2009/3/4/782bfce057ee4ee5b394da0b4cb4edcf.aspxEventsportland Saturday MarketBy MADLEN READ and TIM PARADIS, AP Business Writers Tue Feb 24, 6:37 pm ET NEW YORK – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave Wall Street a double dose of reassurance. Now it's President Barack Obama's turn. Bernanke told Congress on Tuesday ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/3/3/stocks-up-on-bernanke-remarks-focus-now-on-obama.aspx2009-03-03T14:14:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/3/3/stocks-up-on-bernanke-remarks-focus-now-on-obama.aspxFinancesFederal Reserveeconomic stimulus packagerecession endsUS economyThis group is geared to home buyers who are interested in learning how to help represent themselves on a residential real estate transaction and keep the entire - 100% buyer's agent commission for themselves. Buyers pay a flat fee and do most of the ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/25/c8c922f9b00c4c0ab1dbf81a4e84e372.aspx2009-02-25T12:02:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/25/c8c922f9b00c4c0ab1dbf81a4e84e372.aspxEventsStimulus package may restore higher loan limits BY MATT CARTER , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009. A proposal to provide a $15,000 tax credit to homebuyers was stripped from a $789 billion economic stimulus package that appears headed for a vote Friday, but ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/13/15-000-homebuyer-credit-cut-in-compromise-stimulus-package-may-restore-higher-loan-limits.aspx2009-02-13T12:31:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/13/15-000-homebuyer-credit-cut-in-compromise-stimulus-package-may-restore-higher-loan-limits.aspxeconomic stimulus packagehomebuyer tax creditPart I: Impact on inventories lags foreclosures By Matt Carter , Monday, January 26, 2009. Inventories of unsold homes are likely to swell in coming months as lenders begin to push a growing backlog of repossessed homes up for sale -- often in communities ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/26/banks-to-unleash-flood-of-reos.aspx2009-01-26T16:22:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/26/banks-to-unleash-flood-of-reos.aspxREOTARPreal estate mortgageBroker sees return to seller carry-back mortgages, lease-options BY TOM KELLY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009. Searching for a home can be draining in "normal" times. When inventory is high and home mortgages are more difficult to obtain, the process ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/8/home-financing-to-get-creative-in-09.aspx2009-01-08T16:20:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/8/home-financing-to-get-creative-in-09.aspxhome financingcreative financingThere our a couple of ways to get financing on foreclosures. 1. You can borrow hard money(we have hard money lenders available). Hard Money generally is 3-5% points plus 12% interest. 2. ShopProp buys the property and we sell it to you at the same time. ...http://www.shopproprealty.com/blogs/financingforeclosures/archive/2009/1/5/how-to-finance-a-foreclosure.aspx2009-01-05T13:30:00-06:00SHOP PROPhttp://www.shopproprealty.com/blogs/financingforeclosures/archive/2009/1/5/how-to-finance-a-foreclosure.aspxNext up: More purchases of mortgage debt By Inman News, Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Inman News The Federal Reserve slashed short-term interest rates today to nearly zero, bringing to an end a 15-month campaign of rate reductions intended to encourage borrowing ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/12/17/fed-cuts-short-term-rates-to-the-bone.aspx2008-12-17T14:22:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/12/17/fed-cuts-short-term-rates-to-the-bone.aspxFederal ReserveMortgage debtCurious about current market activity? Here is a graph of the activity in Lake Stevens, Marysville, and Snohomish between April and September of this year. Want other stats or information? You can either check back here often, or drop me a message with ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/11/6/recent-activity-in-marysville-snohomish-lake-stevens-active-listings-sold-listings.aspx2008-11-06T17:26:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/11/6/recent-activity-in-marysville-snohomish-lake-stevens-active-listings-sold-listings.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsIndustryI would like to invite you to a fundraiser my office is having next Thursday. All the details are on the attached flyer. We are raising money to benefit an organization called Clothes for Kids, located in Lynnwood . They may have to close their doors unless ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/11/6/clothes-for-kids.aspx2008-11-06T16:58:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/11/6/clothes-for-kids.aspxAt ShopProp we help customers buy and price forelclosures. You can also do this yourself through our software that will be availbale early September or you can join Our Capital Group LLC that invests in foreclosures. ShopProp also has access to financing ...http://www.shopproprealty.com/blogs/shop_prop/archive/2008/11/4/shopprop-weekly-foreclosure-picks.aspx2008-11-04T11:51:00-06:00SHOP PROPhttp://www.shopproprealty.com/blogs/shop_prop/archive/2008/11/4/shopprop-weekly-foreclosure-picks.aspxI was recently asked if we go to the foreclsoure auction for clients and bid on properties. The answer is yes we do. If we have clients that are interested in the same properties we keep bids secret and do not disclose bids to other clients or sources.http://www.shopproprealty.com/blogs/shop_prop/archive/2008/10/29/buying-foreclsoures-for-multiple-customers.aspx2008-10-29T12:52:00-06:00SHOP PROPhttp://www.shopproprealty.com/blogs/shop_prop/archive/2008/10/29/buying-foreclsoures-for-multiple-customers.aspxReal EstateIt's easy to represent yourself on a residential real estate transaction if you use the correct forms, have the lastest legal ammendments and disclosures and are willing to take the time to handle the sale. No reason to use an agent unless you specifically ...http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/9/17/represent-yourself-and-keep-the-commission.aspx2008-09-17T18:28:00-06:00Diane Websterhttp://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/9/17/represent-yourself-and-keep-the-commission.aspxreal estate costssell your homeHow to make a seller’s home stand out In many real estate markets, the biggest problem sellers face is simply a bigger than normal inventory. That means a seller’s big challenge today is figuring out how to stand out amidst all those other ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/6/26/how-to-make-a-seller-s-home-stand-out.aspx2008-06-26T11:58:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/6/26/how-to-make-a-seller-s-home-stand-out.aspxReal EstateFact #8: Homes sell when they’re priced right and show well. Buyers are looking for value in today’s market. When sellers make their home’s value obvious, they make a sale—it’s as simple as that.http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/6/5/want-the-real-story-fact-8.aspx2008-06-05T18:53:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/6/5/want-the-real-story-fact-8.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsIndustryFact #7: First-time buyers lose money while they wait on the sidelines. First, renters typically pay more state and federal income taxes than homeowners with a mortgage deduction. Renters are also losing the wealth they could be accumulating as they pay ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/25/want-the-real-story-fact-7.aspx2008-05-25T11:05:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/25/want-the-real-story-fact-7.aspxAnnoucementsIndustryFact #6: First-time buyers have a real advantage in today’s market. First-time buyers can buy at a reduced price without having to sell at one too. Higher limits on lower cost conforming loans also help first-time buyers purchase more home for their ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/12/want-the-real-story-fact-6.aspx2008-05-12T15:53:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/12/want-the-real-story-fact-6.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsIndustryThe Housing Crisis Is Over By CYRIL MOULLE-BERTEAUX May 6, 2008; Page A23 The dire headlines coming fast and furious in the financial and popular press suggest that the housing crisis is intensifying. Yet it is very likely that April 2008 will mark the ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/9/have-we-reached-rock-bottom.aspx2008-05-09T16:48:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/9/have-we-reached-rock-bottom.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsIndustryFact #5: 2008 is the best year to buy a home in 35 years. 1973 was the last time mortgage rates were this low in a buyer’s market. We had rates this low in 2001 and 2002, but those were strong seller’s markets with little inventory. The last ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/9/want-the-real-story-fact-5.aspx2008-05-09T16:47:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/9/want-the-real-story-fact-5.aspxReal EstateIndustryFact #4: Real estate is cyclical The biggest fear in good times is that the fair weather won’t last forever—because it doesn’t. But the reality of a cyclical real estate market also provides its brightest hope in bad times—foul ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/5/want-the-real-story-fact-4.aspx2008-05-05T10:08:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/5/want-the-real-story-fact-4.aspxReal EstateIndustryHere is part of a newsletter I get from my local lender: "Then some real good news came Wednesday. The Fed announced another 0.25% rate cut. Even better, many economists interpreted the Fed's comments to mean they will cut rates no more. This ...http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/5/interest-rates-reach-rock-bottom.aspx2008-05-05T10:05:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/5/5/interest-rates-reach-rock-bottom.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsIndustryFact #3: The housing market cannot help but grow. Our country’s tremendous wealth, liquidity, and entrepreneurship will continue to drive our economy. 70-100 million people will be added to our market in the next 40 years.http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/4/27/want-the-real-story-fact-3.aspx2008-04-27T12:30:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/4/27/want-the-real-story-fact-3.aspxFact #2: There is still over $23 trillion of value in u.s. housing stock. Home ownership continues to be the basis of our wealth in this country.http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/4/25/want-the-real-story-fact-2.aspx2008-04-25T10:30:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/4/25/want-the-real-story-fact-2.aspxFact #1: Some six million Americans are expected to buy a home this year. Six million people in the game make up a pretty big game. That’s a level of sales equal to the one we experienced in 1998—by all accounts, a pretty good year.http://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/4/17/want-the-real-story-fact-1.aspx2008-04-17T16:35:00-06:00Dan McClurehttp://www.danmhomes.com/blogs/dan_mcclure/archive/2008/4/17/want-the-real-story-fact-1.aspxReal EstateAnnoucementsIndustryHello again. First let me thank those of you who have visited and endured my first posting. I hope this one will be of some use as well. I'll bet you've been hearing this on the news channels. If you're eager to buy a home and are waiting for ...http://www.vancouverwaproperties.com/blogs/dukehayes/archive/2007/10/31/home-prices-are-dropping.aspx2007-10-31T16:27:00-06:00Duke Hayeshttp://www.vancouverwaproperties.com/blogs/dukehayes/archive/2007/10/31/home-prices-are-dropping.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsIndustryFinancesBuyer InformationCommunity InformationVancouverWAWashington