Housing May Turn the Corner in 2012

DCNews recently had a great article on what to expect in 2012. CoreLogic’s chief economist Mark Fleming says housing statistics and the duration of the downturn to date indicate 2012 may be the year the housing market begins to turn the corner. He … [Read More]

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2011-The Year Rich Homebuyers went bargain hunting

While the general housing market struggled to shake off the effects of foreclosures, unemployment, and a fragile economic recovery, several new records were set in such luxury markets as San Francisco, Manhattan, and the Hamptons as the superrich … [Read More]

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End of the Year Tax planning is here!

End of the year Tax planning is here! Tip of the day......Home energy creditFirst, any homeowner may qualify for an energy credit of up to $500. You can qualify for the credit if you purchase during 2011 solar panels to generate … [Read More]

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SPOTLIGHT on Significant Luxury Sales for September

Sotheby's is synonomous with marketing and representing Luxury property through out the world. Allow me to show you some of the special properties Sotheby's has most recently successfully represented. Luxury Home Sales Catalog for September, … [Read More]

Significant Sales, September

Seattle Real Estate News-the Rental Market

What’s going on in Seattle Real Estate?Throughout Seattle and Bellevue construction has started on apartment buildings that will add 6,796 new units to the currently tight rental market. Landlords and managers have been gradually increasing … [Read More]

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New Homes Sales Edging Higher

New numbers as reported by CNN Money show that new-home sales edged slightly higher last month, as more Americans hunted for bargains in the struggling housing market.   Yes, we can see this even around our area as buyers that are looking for VALUE … [Read More]

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Good News for our Region

Surprise! Good economic news popping up in Seattle regionThe metropolitan area continues to leverage its corporate, industry cluster andtrade touchstones. And it keeps attracting talent.I believe that Seattle will continue to be an economic … [Read More]

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Research Past Home Sales Here

Whether you're interested in selling and would like to get an idea of what your home may be worth, or your neighbor just sold their home and you'd like to know for how much, researching area sold home prices is just a click away.Click here to view … [Read More]

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Explore at an Open House

Open houses offer a wealth of information. Whether you're wanting to upgrade from renting and purchase your first time, you've outgrown your current home and are in the market to upgrade, or you're looking to remodel your home and would like to get … [Read More]

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Short Sale Homes Can Offer Great Value

A short sale is a home offered for sale by the seller for less than they owe on their mortgage and can offer tremendous value for those who are patient through the process of gaining approval from the seller's lender.Click here to view the … [Read More]

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Bank Owned Home Bargains

Bank owned properties can offer an incredible value for those who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and make a house their home.Click here to view the inventory of available bank owned homes. … [Read More]

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Posh Waterfront Living

Click here to view the inventory of available waterfront homes. … [Read More]

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Discover Seattle Houseboat Living

Seattle is home to a relatively large collection of floating houseboat neighborhoods, particularly in Lake Union and Portage Bay. The earliest houseboats in Seattle were recorded in 1905, and peaked with over 2,000 houseboats in the 1930s. There … [Read More]

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