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Home prices falling in Seattle

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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I keep on checking the news in hopes of being greeted with good news on the housing market turn around. The news still isn’t good for our Seattle market, but I have faith! - Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature Making Sustainability Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com By DEREK KRAVITZ The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Home prices are falling in most major U.S. cities, and [...]

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The Truth About Home Warranties

Monday, May 2, 2011

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Now that my husband and I are trying to sell our home in Bellevue and buy a new home in Northern Virginia, I have learned a lot about home warranties and the pros and cons. This article definitely helps to highlight what the buyer should understand. It all comes down to the standard phrase “buyer [...]

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Approaches

Monday, March 8, 2010

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If you’re looking to take advantage of the home buyers tax credits, time is short. Last November, Congress extended and expanded the home buyers tax credit portion of the economic stimulus through April 30, 2010. That leaves just about 2 1/2 months left to purchase a home. Unlike the prior deadline where the transaction had [...]

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U.S. Mortgage Rates at Lowest 2010 Levels

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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Now is a good time to buy!!! Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have fallen to their lowest levels since mid December, according to Zillow.com. The Seattle online real estate company said national 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell to 4.79 percent from 4.81 percent a week earlier, but in Washington state, the average rate rose to 4.86 percent [...]

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