ADDED February 21, 2012
A combination of historically low mortgage rates and declines in home pricing are resulting in the most affordable home market in two decades. This is great news for home buyers, provided they are able to qualify for a loan. Stricter guidelines and qualifications may make getting a home loan more challenging, so potential home buyers…Read More »
ADDED February 15, 2012
While the decline in new home construction may have some feeling “blue,” those of you who embrace a “green” lifestyle will be excited to hear about the latest projections. “Green” remodeling is a growing trend in the real estate industry! In fact, McGraw-Hill Companies, revealed last week that 17% of residential home building in 2011…Read More »
ADDED February 14, 2012
The way you prepare your Western Washington home for potential buyers can influence how quickly it sells. Here are some tips on getting ready to list your home. Outside Enhance the curb appeal of your Washington home by spending some time cleaning up your property and your home’s exterior. Doing so will help increase the…Read More »
ADDED February 10, 2012
When you meet someone for the first time – what do you notice? If you’re like many of us, that initial impression is largely determined by outside appearance. Believe it or not, that concept rings true with your home, too! That’s right, your home can foreshadow clues regarding your personality and sense of style,…Read More »
ADDED February 8, 2012
Home ownership can be a heavy responsibility at times… especially when times are tough. It can be challenging to find help when times are difficult due to a decrease or loss of income, illness, unexpected disaster or home repairs, or personal crisis such as separation or divorce. Add to that a reduction in home values, and…Read More »
ADDED May 20, 2011
Getting a mortgage can be daunting, especially when there’s a lot of your hard-earned money at stake. It’s critical to spend a few hours researching how a mortgage works (or at least as much time as you’d spend researching a vacation or a car purchase) before you begin the process. Unfortunately, nearly half of prospective home buyers…Read More »
ADDED May 20, 2011
A lot of people are hurting these days, losing their jobs, or the ability to pay the mortgage on their homes. A recent example is Zillow user 4748 from Edgewood, WA who asks inZillow Advice: We have equity in our home but can’t make payments. If it doesn’t sell how can we get our equity? Lots of…Read More »