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Dan McClure
Here are the picks for today of bank owned properties that may deserve some attention from buyers: 1.) Today for Snohomish County there are 9 new price reduced Condos in a new development in Arlington. They are really nice and Horizon Bank is dying to ...  [Read More]
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Dan McClure
http://www.homeloans.va.gov/loan_limits.htm This is the link for the new 2010 VA loan limits. They have changed for our counties!! 2010 loan limits for King, Peirce, and Snohomish counties is $481,250 vs $550,000 in 2009 2010 loan limits for San Juan county ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Here are the picks for today of bank owned properties that may deserve some attention from buyers: 1.) Lake Stevens, 2000 sq./ft. split, offered at $214,434. 2.) Marysville, 1600 sq./ft. on 1/4 acre offered at $174,900. 3.) South Everett, Nice townhouse, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
This weekend we came across a good example of the difference between buying at the foreclosure auction and buying with Scion Realty Group. A house at 9418 105th Ave. NE in Lake Stevens was built in 2004 and needs about $10,000 to repaint the interior, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Many people can see that Now is the time. We have recently been helping referred clients to make the Move Up. One of our recent clients moved up from a 1200 sf rambler to nearly 3000 sf new construction two story with 4 bedrooms, den, granite counter tops ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Scion 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 ...  [Read More]
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Dan McClure
Getchell, 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 information  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Here is a video explaining the First Time Homeowner Tax Credit. Keep in mind, this program ends November 30th. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIVb2ordwNQ  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Anticipate 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, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Getchell, 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 information  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Getchell, 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 information  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Improvements 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. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
To 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.  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Getchell, 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 information  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
In 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 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Getchell, 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 information  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Getchell, 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 information  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
COOL 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 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Federal 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 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
See if you qualify for a mortgage affordability modification from the new government program: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov  [Read More]
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Diane Webster
By 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 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDiane Webster
Diane Webster
This 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 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDiane Webster
Diane Webster
Stimulus 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 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDiane Webster
Diane Webster
Part 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 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDiane Webster
Diane Webster
Broker 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 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDiane Webster

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