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Beth McCann
Follow the adventures of Bob and Sally as the learn about the now extended Home Buyer Tax Credit worth up to $8000 for first time buyers and $6500 for existing home owners..  [Read More]
Posted:byBeth McCann
Jeff Hallman
In California & Nevada, the housing bust left homebuilders with plenty of red ink on their books but now the hunt for land begins again... Read More  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff Hallman
Suzan Rosenthal
In every market a seller wants their home to stand out. During the fall and winter months, you have the best opportunity to get your home to stand out better with the serious buyers. Only the serious buyers are looking in the fall/winter, so you will not ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySuzan Rosenthal
Jeff Daniel
Beach Updates Vertical rain, 70 mph wind and 30-foot swells don't sound much like visitor attractions, but Washington coast storm watching is the thing to do out here on the beach during the winter months. I think I said the same thing last year, but ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJeff Daniel
Ron Claypool
Puyallup, Pierce County - Announcing a price reduction on 210 W Pioneer, a 1,113 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm other. Now MLS® $299,950 USD - New Price!!. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byRon Claypool
Beth McCann
The tax credit was signed and was effective the next day (day after enactment) for the key provisions. NAR provided us w/ the following information. The highlights are: l Tax credit is extended until April 30 th 2010 – Sales contract must be signed ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBeth McCann
Robert Reid
Powellhurst, Portland - Announcing a price reduction on 3305 SE 84th Ave, a 1,358 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm bungalow. Now MLS® $199,858 USD - CHECK OUT THE NEW PRICE!. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byRobert Reid
Steven Simmons & Marti Schmidt
Sharpen you gun and bring you family and friends to Ocean Shores for razor clam digging in November! Dates tentatively scheduled are: Saturday, Nov. 14 (4:34 p.m. -0.3 ft.) Sunday, Nov. 15 (5:21 p.m. -0.7 ft.) Monday, Nov. 16 (6:05 p.m. -0.9 ft.) A license ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySteven Simmons & Marti Schmidt
Gloria Gomez Matthews
The NAHB has prepared an excellent website for information about the most recent edition of the homebuyers tax credits; for existing home buyers and first time homebuyers. IF you've been in your home 5 years or more, or 5 of the last 8, This NEW credit ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGloria Gomez Matthews
Vicki Boyd
This one could be so CUTE • 590 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $72,900 - Fixer upper Residential, Sedro-Woolley. Bring the hammer and your imagination of the finished product. This one could be so cute. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Boyd
Beth McCann
Follow the adventures of Bob & Sally as they learn about the entire process of buying their first home.  [Read More]
Posted:byBeth McCann
Beth McCann
Follow the adventures of Bob & Sally as they learn about mortgages and interest rates in their home buying journey  [Read More]
Posted:byBeth McCann
Beth McCann
Follow the adventures of Bob & Sally as they learn about all the closing costs involved in buying a home.  [Read More]
Posted:byBeth McCann
Beth McCann
Follow the adventures of Bob and Sally as they learn about renting versus buying  [Read More]
Posted:byBeth McCann
Sorin Adamovici
Whether you are buying your first home or your fifth, the process of buying a home can be an emotional, time-consuming venture. Feeling that, in the end, you made the right decision and got a good deal can make all the difference. As with most major decisions, ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySorin Adamovici
Sorin Adamovici
With interest rates low, many renters are starting to think about purchasing a home of their own. While simple rental cost vs. mortgage cost comparisons can be very attractive, buying a home is a serious commitment, and there are many factors to consider: ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySorin Adamovici
Sorin Adamovici
Whether you are buying your first home, or your fifth, the process of buying a home is a detailed, time-consuming venture. At the same time, it’s an emotional period laden with difficult choices. You want to ensure that the home you purchase meets ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySorin Adamovici
Gloria Gomez Matthews
Well, we have a little upturn in prices in 20 cities across the nation, AND now we have a tax credit incentive to keep it moving....Does this mean home prices will begin to appreciate?? Here is a photo of the CASE SHILLER HOME PRICE INDEX CHART. If you ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGloria Gomez Matthews
David Monroe
Is a deed in lieu of foreclosure a viable alternative to foreclosure? I don't usually spend a lot of time discussing the deed in lieu of foreclosure option, because it isn't used very often for homeowners in Washington State, but several people ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Monroe
David Monroe
It's the Internet age, and more and more homeowners are searching the Internet to find out how they can save their home if they’re in foreclosure. One strategy I’ve been asked about several times is the “Produce the Note” strategy. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Monroe
David Monroe
You’re a few house payments behind, and one day you find that the front door lock and deadbolt have been drilled out and replaced with new ones and the garage door opener has been disconnected. Now you can’t even get into your own house! Who ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Monroe
Sorin Adamovici
What is the best thing you can do during showings of your house? Make yourself scarce . Ever shopped in a store where the employees clearly work on commission and almost seem to lurk in the background, watching your every move, while you shop? This scenario ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySorin Adamovici
Rica Insley
The Entiat Valley Chamber of Commerce Wants You! The Entiat Valley Chamber wants to remind anyone who lives, works, or provides a service to the Entiat Valley to become a member of the Entiat Valley Chamber. Memberships are $15.00 for Businesses Under ...  [Read More]
Posted:byRica Insley
Gloria Gomez Matthews
The following chart demonstrates PENDING home sales, by units. Increased activity is generally followed by upward pricing pressure. The following is from the national association of realtors. As reported by the National Association of Realtors®, the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGloria Gomez Matthews
Gloria Gomez Matthews
Well, it has passed both the senate and house, and President Obama is expected to SIGN it into law today, Friday, November 6th. How will this affect us? I expect a stimulus of pent up demand to increase activity and push up prices slightly, but with the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGloria Gomez Matthews