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Real Estate How to Choose the Right Home   Posted in Buying by Marguerite Giguere   As the market starts heating up and real estate becomes a popular dinner party topic again, it’s easy to get so caught up in the fever of searching and offers that we forget why we were buying a home in the first place. When you’re hearing about “inventory shortages” and […]
Home Improvement HomeWork: Buy new or buy older? Each has its pros, cons Originally published Friday, July 19, 2013 at 8:05 PM   The Seattle Times     The rule of thumb used to be that new homes were more expensive than older homes, but no longer is that always the case. Q: When buying a home, is it better to buy new or used? A: For some […]
Home Improvement 3 Easy Ideas for Flower Boxes   By Madaline Sparks in  Real Simple   Deck the sills with blooms, then enjoy the view.   How to Plant One Step 1: Prepare the soil. Pour potting mix into a bucket and add water until the soil feels like a damp sponge. Stir in a time-release organic fertilizer, such as Dynamite. For full-sun […]
Real Estate Home Inspection: a Reality Check from a Pro   Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp    For many people, a home inspection is a hurdle that has to be overcome during the process of buying or selling a home. But, in fact, it can be a useful tool for buyers, sellers or anyone who plans to get the greatest possible value from their home. Find out […]
Economics Should I Move or Remodel? Posted inSelling by Tara Sharp Windermere Blog   There are a number of things that can trigger the decision to remodel or move to a new home. Perhaps you have outgrown your current space, you might be tired of struggling with ancient plumbing or wiring systems, or maybe your home just feels out of date. The question […]
Economics Buying a House: The Cost If You Waited by THE KCM CREW on JULY 8, 2013 · in FOR BUYERS, PRICING We often talk about the potential cost of waiting to buy a home. Today, we want to look at the actual cost for someone who waited over the last year. We used a 10% increase in house values as prices have gone up by double digits in the country […]
Economics June Statistical Update Prices continue to rise throughout Snohomish County. County-wide prices are up 18% year-to-date and up almost three percent in the month. The month's supply of inventory increased to 1.4 months, which is still the lowest ever for any June in the last 10 years.  If you've been thinking of selling, this may be the perfect […]
Everett 2013 Local Summer Concerts   Published: Friday, July 5, 2013, 12:01 a.m. in The Herald Arlington Music in the Park: Free performances, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 1 through 22, Terrace Park, 809 Fifth St., Arlington; 360-403-3448, www.arlingtonwa.gov/recreation.Aug. 1: Knut Bell and the Blue Collars Aug. 8: Darrel Mansfield Aug. 15: The Ride Aug. 22: Arlington's Blues Playground […]
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Economics Mortgage Interest Rates: Where Are They Headed? by The KCM Crew on July 1, 2013 · in For Buyers Today’s $20,000 question is…Where are mortgage rates headed in the near future? Most believe the rapid rise in rates experienced over the last month will not be sustained and that they will level off into a range between 4% and 5%. When recently […]
Economics How to beat the summer heat inside older homes Originally published Friday, June 14, 2013 at 8:01 PM In an older home, the attic may have little insulation. Over time, what is there may have been disrupted, providing leak points where warm air escapes in the winter and hot air gets in during the summer. By Jamie Hsu Special to The Seattle Times   HomeWork […]
Everett 15 Great Local Family-Friendly Field Trip Ideas Summer is a great time to get out and explore our great community with your kids!  Click here for some great ideas on where to go to make the most out of your summer free time! – Debi
News For Seniors Real Estate Retirement Plan Getting ready to retire? Prepare your property and investments to make a smooth transition to your sunset years By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features If you feel unprepared for retirement, chances are you’re not alone. According to a 2013 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, more than one third of workers lack confidence in their […]
Economics Buying a House? 3 Reasons to Do it Now! by The KCM Crew on June 24, 2013 ·    384 inShare inShare384 Here are three great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1.) Prices Will Continue to Rise Standard & Poors recently upgraded their 2013 forecast for the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index to an 11% year-over-year increase from their original […]
Economics Real Estate ‘A Tremendous Buy’: CEO Published: Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 1:15 PM ET By: Bruno J. Navarro | Online Producer CNBC.com   Supply shortages and interest rates will continue to be positive for the real estate market, Colony Capital CEO Tom Barrack said Tuesday. "Look, it's a tremendous 'buy,' he said. "The good news for the home builders is […]
Economics Until Mortgage Rates Hit 10.5%, Buying A Home Will Still Be Cheaper Than Renting By Jed Kolko, Trulia Chief Economist on  Forbes.com 6/14/2013 The recent rise in mortgage rates has made buying a house a little more expensive: the increase in the 30-year fixed rate over the past month from 3.4% to 3.9% (Freddie Mac) raised the monthly payment on a $200,000 mortgage by $56, or 6%. However, because mortgage […]
Home Improvement Cheap bathroom renovations that help sell a home By Tom Kraeutler | The Money Pit – Wed, Jun 5, 2013 7:03 PM EDT   A few cheap bathroom renovations can actually help you sell your home. When potential buyers stroll through a home, they're looking for the features and amenities that best match their lifestyle. Every choice you've made impacts a buyer's interest, […]
Economics More homes listed anew; prices up 16 percent   Published: Friday, June 7, 2013 By Kurt Batdorf HBJ Editor EVERETT — Median sales prices on homes and condominiums in Snoho­mish County jumped by $40,000 in May from a year ago, due in no small part to the continuing decline in active listings. New listings rose from 1,258 in May 2012 to 1,564 this […]
Economics A Real Estate Conversation by THE KCM CREW on MAY 24, 2013
News For Seniors Mortgage giants make it easier for retirees to secure loans   By Kenneth R. Harney    May 24, 2013 01:55 PM EDT    The Washington Post    Published: May 23  Here’s a heads-up for the growing ranks of seniors whose post-retirement monthly incomes aren’t sufficient to qualify for a mortgage under today’s tough underwriting standards: Thanks to a rule change by the largest players in the home […]
Real Estate How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for You and Your Family   posted on Freshome Design & Architecture Where we choose to settle down and plant our roots is just as important as the home in which we cultivate our lives. A happy home is often so because of where the home is physically located. As homebuyers it is therefore equally as important to note that […]
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