Rising Rents Make Home Buying a Better Choice
Courtesy of: Daily Real Estate News | January 20, 2012 Fallen home prices and record-low mortgage rates have pushed housing affordability to a 40-year high. Meanwhile, rental prices are continuing to rise at a fast pace, according to a new report released by Hotpads.com, a rental listing service. Rental prices in 20 of the largest metro … [Read More...]
Tax Tips for Real Estate Ownership
Overview •You can fully deduct most interest paid on home mortgages, but you first must distinguish qualified mortgage interest. •You might be able to deduct points, also known as loan origination fees, maximum loan charges, or loan discounts. •If you have a vacation home and you didn´t rent it out, you can fully deduct the mortgage … [Read More...]
What will cause housing pricing to increase?
2012 will be an interesting year watching how different markets develop at different rates. Local employment generated by economic growth will drive housing market recoveries, and the markets that generate more jobs will see property values and rents go up much quicker than others that don't. In many of the markets with high foreclosure rates, … [Read More...]
Another new record low
2012 looks to be another year of opportunity for the few who can afford to buy or refinance a home. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.91 percent this week, Freddie Mac said Thursday. That matches the record low reached two weeks ago. The average on the 15-year fixed mortgage ticked down to 3.23 percent from 3.24 percent. … [Read More...]
December home sales in Western Washington better than expected
Western Washington home sales during December nearly equals year-ago levels KIRKLAND, Wash. (Jan. 5, 2011) – December‟s volume of pending sales around Western Washington nearly matched the total for the same month a year ago, which was the best December since 2006. Sellers accepted offers from 4,359 buyers last month, only 40 fewer than a … [Read More...]
City of Sammamish Events
Living in the City of Sammamish has been ways been fun for everyone. The city always have events for people of all ages. This time of year the City of Sammamish enjoys Halloween. The children in Sammamish have lots to do and are excited about getting a fun costume, picking a pumpkin and collecting candy going door-to-door. For more events in … [Read More...]
Rent Your Home-Property Management
Selling a home in today’s market is certainly a challenge. So many of us need to move for one reason or another and are struggling with a real estate market that has very few buyers and where home values have dropped. We’re all in this together. Many homeowners across the country who haven’t been able to sell their homes have chosen to … [Read More...]
Housing Starts up 4%
Fresh off of the press, this article may be indicator that recovery from the recession is starting to find its way into our communities. Seattle home builders are back at work building homes. They are moving slowly by building only a couple at a time, but that us clearly more than they have done over the past three years. The article: By Lucia … [Read More...]
Seattle home values expected to increase
Seattle is one of only a few cities that are expected to see an increase in home values in 2011. For the full article follow this link: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/real_estate/0910/gallery.housing_price_forecast/2.html … [Read More...]
Winter in Seattle is just around the corner. Is your roof ready for the winter weather?
Winterizing Your Roof Roof maintenance is both an outdoor and indoor job and should be done seasonally. Before harsh winter weather or the rainy season sets in is an ideal time to make sure your roof is in sound shape. Outdoor Maintenance Trim back overgrown vegetation. Clean all debris off the roof and inside the … [Read More...]
This is a beautiful waterfront property in Snohomish that has found a new owner
This custom built home was designed with architectural aplomb using the finest materials throughout. There's not a single compromise in room size and functionality. The master suite was designed as a great escape into a world of luxurious self indulgence. Enjoy the six-foot soaking tub with waterfall faucet, large shower and walk-in closet and … [Read More...]
