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Existing Home Sales Report
I borrowed this from the KCM blog. It is an interesting map comparing October’s year over year average home prices and sales figures by geographic region. The information comes from the National...
View ArticleHousing Predictions
This is an interesting article I found on the Trulia Blog, written by Jed Kolko, Trulia’s chief economist. It’s a good read, if you like prediction articles. It’s titled: Housing 2013: What’s In,...
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How new finance legislation affects home owners, buyers and sellers
Many home owners, buyers, and sellers have been carefully watching the new federal finance package passed on January 1, 2013 by both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. This is because it...
View ArticleGood News for Short sales
The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was set to expire on December 31, 2012. This act provided an exemption to the normal rule that forgiven debt is taxable income. The act allowed many homeowners...
View ArticleUnderstanding Title Insurance
Title insurance can be difficult to comprehend. Why do we need it at all? Sure, I could explain it, but I think it would be best to read about it directly from the source – in an easy to read and...
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Homeowners Insurance: Protect your home and your loved ones
In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset. And it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of...
View Article2013: Another Good Year for Housing
Posted inMarket NewsbyMatthew Gardner Well, the time has come again to polish up the old crystal ball, gaze into it, and see what’s in store for the housing market in 2013. Having spent long hours...
View ArticleCost vs. Value report
If you are considering remodeling your home, whether it is in Marysville WA or Chapel Hill NC, here is a link to an article that might help you decide what to do. It compares the cost of the 35 most...
View ArticleMost overlooked tax deductions
Yes, it’s tax preparation time again. If you have an accountant (a darn good recommendation) then they most likely know what can and cannot be deducted. But if you are doing your own, this article by...
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Time to Reality Check the Real Estate Market
Rarely does a day go by that I don’t get asked if this is a good time to buy and/or sell a home. Some people might think that my response is always an emphatic “YES!” because I work in real estate. But...
View ArticleWhat’s going on in our local market? It’s CRAZY!
The inventory is so low right now, that the ratio of listings to new pending sales (months of inventory) is the lowest I have seen it since I got into the business in 1992. For all of Snohomish County,...
View ArticleHow low will it go (inventory)…
It’s not just our local Marysville or Snohomish County market that is seeing record low inventory levels in our real estate market…it’s nationwide. Here is a link to an excellent news broadcast from...
View ArticleIs it getting easier to get a mortgage?
This article from the New York Times thinks so. Now it does not mean that we are going to see zero down loans for people with 500 credit scores. But things are easing up a bit, allowing the majority of...
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A time to shred
Our office worked in conjunction with the city of Marysville last Saturday and held a citywide Shed-A-Thon. We also took in old computers to be recycled. It was a cold morning, but a lot of people came...
View ArticleHow to make your home more energy efficient
We all would like to spend less money on our electric & gas bills, right? Well here is a handy tool that will give you ideas on how to make your home more energy efficient. Simply click on this...
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Selling your home: a step-by-step approach
Whether you’re starting a family, moving for your job, getting ready to retire or embarking on a new chapter in your life, when your home no longer suits your current situation, it’s time to think...
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Buying your home: A step-by-step approach
There is a lot to consider when you decide to buy a home, especially if it is your first. How much home you can afford? What kind of loan should you choose? Which neighborhoods are both affordable and...
View Article5 Things to Consider if You’re Behind on Your Mortgage
Financial setbacks like the loss of a job or large medical bills can make it tough to make ends meet. If you find yourself behind on your mortgage payments, it helps to be proactive. It’s also good to...
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Windermere Real Estate Launches Search App for iPhone
We’re excited to announce that the new Windermere Real Estate Search App is now available to download in the iTunes App Store. The Windermere Search App for iPhone enables home buyers to search for...
View ArticleSnohomish County Real Estate Market Snapshot
We are beginning to see a shift in our local real estate market, and that is a good thing for everyone involved. It’s a slow shift, but at least it is in the right direction. Since the first of the...
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