CNBC special by Diana Olick covering Seattle Real Estate

CNBC special by Diana Olick covering Seattle Real Estate

Diana Olick, Home Realty Check on CNBC, travels to Seattle to do a live report on what unique opportunities we have to offer. "Seattle DOES NOT Rank in the top 100 cities for foreclosure" The current Median Home Price has declined from $365,000 to $285,000 $285,000 $365,000 Median Home Price, Unemployment at 8.8% under the National Average with a Median income of $81,700. Local builders in Seattle find it more and more difficult to secure financi

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Bellevue and Seattle Real Estate Mortgage News 2/11/11

Bellevue and Seattle Real Estate Mortgage News 2/11/11

Breaking News Seattle / Bellevue Real Estate Mortgage Rate Watch: FHA, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Increasing Costs Again?  Yes! We did not mean that in a good way either.  FHA is going to announce on Monday how they will roll out a new plan to increase costs of financing on Monday the 14th.  And no FHA you will NOT be our Valentine. We are not feeling the love. Back on track, FHA is speculated to raise costs on not only the Up Front Mortgage

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Seattle / Bellevue Home Owner Education 101 - Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Changes

Seattle / Bellevue Home Owner Education 101 - Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Changes

Seattle / Bellevue Home Owner Education 101 - Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Changes: Buyers, Sellers, Investors and Refinancing all affected by the newest changes just rolled out by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. How does this affect you? Can this really cost thousands? How much more will it cost me? Are there other options? All great questions that we address in this segment. Leave comments below that other current and future home owners will g

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Unlocking the Mystery of Seattle Home Ownership

Unlocking the Mystery of Seattle Home Ownership

Seattle & Bellevue Home Buyers be prepared to unlock the mystery of "How much can I afford?" The Mortgage Reel breaks down the numbers and answers questions to empower buyers.   The above scenario is based on the following terms: *Interest Rate 5% *APR 5.852% *Credit Mid Score 680 *This option is structured and based on the October 4, 2010 guidelines.   If you opted to buy before October 4, 2010 your monthly payment would be slightl

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King & Snohomish County Real Estate Inventory Trends October 2011

November 22, 2011 Anna Novikoff Updates
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King and Snohomish County inventory shows the market has returned to a balanced market. Will bank owned homes impact the local real estate market? Do sellers or buyers have the upper hand during the negotiation process?

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Ten Tax Tips for Relocating for a New Job

November 10, 2011 Latest Posts

Move must be closely related to start of work – Generally you can consider moving expenses incurred within one year from the day you first reported to a new location, as closely related in time to the start [...]

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Bank of America – Refinancing Real Estate Loans

October 27, 2011 Latest Posts

Have you had to deal with or are you currently in a transaction with Bank of America to refinance?  After speaking with a colleague at Bank of America yesterday, we have learned of some news that would greatly affect timely transactions—information that is not disclosed to the consumer at the time of application.
Refinances with Bank of [...]

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Seattle Real Estate, Broadview Home for Sale, Kristen Meyer

October 13, 2011 All Individual Listings
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Charming 4+ bed home in heart of Broadview. Spacious home with tons of classic details – hardwoods, archways, fireplace, dining room.

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Seattle Real Estate, Classic West Seattle Home for Sale, Kristen Meyer

October 13, 2011 All Individual Listings
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Charming Seattle Classic home perched high on lot with territorial views of the mountains. Hardwood floors, fireplace, spacious eat-in kitchen, and partially finished basement with 2 bonus rooms currently used as bedrooms. Terraced lot is large (8000 sq. ft.) and perfect for gardening & outdoor play.

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Downtown Issaquah Condo Listed by Anna Novikoff

October 7, 2011 All Individual Listings
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You’ve found it! Your peaceful paradise for under $100K! New wall-to-wall carpeting & vinyl floors, freshly painted, new refrigerator, dishwasher & Toto toilet. Clean & pristine home overlooks lush greenery from kitchen & balcony. Plenty of closets! Relax by the wood burning fireplace or set up a home office/sitting room or dining table in the [...]

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Great Gift Idea! – Le Chateau Condo – Open House 12/4 1-3pm

September 22, 2011 All Individual Listings
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Extra spacious one bedroom home (over 1050 sq. ft.!) at Le Chateau-Bellevue’s Crown Jewel luxury condominium complex! Bring your California King bed, enjoy the spacious bathroom with double sinks, separate tub and step-in shower. Large kitchen w/pantry, extra closet space & cozy FP in LR! Garden level access, 1 secure parking  space & guest parking. [...]

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Veteran Affair (VA) Home Loans Reduced the Funding Fee Oct. 1 2011

September 21, 2011 Latest Posts
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Veteran Affair (VA) Home Loan Funding Fee has been reduced for loans closing on or after October 1, 2011.

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Seattle Real Estate Market – King, Pierce, Snohomish Counties 8/2011

September 21, 2011 Anna Novikoff Updates

The second chart clearly shows the shift in inventory from 2010 to 2011. The local real estate market has shifted from buyers market to a balanced market.

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Washington State Real Estate County Home Loan Limits 9/1/11

September 14, 2011 Latest Posts
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Washington State Home Loan County Limit for September 1, 2011. The limits have been reduced for both Conventional and Government home loan financing.

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