Archive for November, 2009
SOLD - 2800 Dogwood Ln, Camano Island - $193,000
MLS# 29033656
2800 Dogwood Lane, Camano Island WA 98282
SOLD for $193,000 with all closing costs included!
Fixer in quiet community of Idlewood. Large corner lot. Wood laminate flooring in kitchen, dining and living room area. Wood stove in living room. Sunken family room with unique freestanding/hanging firepit. Good sized rec-room or 4th bedroom
SOLD - 28615 72nd Dr NW, Stanwood - $224,995
MLS# 29050821
28615 72nd Dr NW, Stanwood WA 98292
SOLD for $224,995 (and earnest money returned at closing!!!)
Lauren Hill’s Model Home Priced to Sell! Move in ready, including full appliance package (ref, w/d), white Hunter Douglas 2 inch window blinds, and huge landscaped backyard! DR Horton quality built with new home warranty! The Avalon […]
SOLD - 5817 63rd Ave NE, Marysville - $170,000
5817 63rd Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98270
MLS# 29106664
Offered at $170,000
Rambler w/ Private Creek in Great Sunnyside Location!
Wonderful rambler in great Sunnyside location! Perfect location for commuting. Home features wonderful garden space w/creek, cherry & apple trees, garden space and more. Well cared for & offers a brand new, completely remodeled bathroom all the way to […]
Read More..>>Property Management Q & A - Can a tenant break the lease?
Property Management q & a
Q: A tenant of mine was the victim of a “home invasion” break-in (it was a co-worker who was mad at him for some reason that broke in). He says he is breaking his lease (he is in the first month of a 12 month lease) and moving out. Does he […]
Condo Financing Made Even More Difficult
Condo Financing Made Even More Difficult
FHA announced that it will put new requirements into effect for condominium financing. As of the writing of this article, the new requirements were schedules to take effect October 1, 2009. However, there was talk of delaying enactment until November 2009 to facilitate closing of first time home buyer […]
Read More..>>Can I still get a tax credit with seller financing?
Question:
Can a buyer claim the first-time homebuyer tax credit if buyer purchases using seller financing?
Answer:
Yes. So long as the buyer obtains the “benefits and burdens” of ownership of the property, then the buyer can claim the credit. This is true even if the seller retains legal title as seller would if the financing document used […]
What if my sale is closing late? Can I still receive a tax credit?
Question:
First time tax credit buyer entered a purchase agreement several weeks ago, intending to close by November 30 to take advantage of the first tax credit program. Closing will not happen by November 30, but should happen in December. Do buyer and seller need to rewrite their purchase agreement to reflect a different date or […]
It’s Official! The tax credit & more…
It’s official!
Our voices in the real estate industry have been heard and we have reason to celebrate! On Wednesday this week, the Senate unanimously voted 98-0 to extend the first time home buyer tax credit. It passed overwhelmingly in the House on Thursday 403-12 and the President signed it into law yesterday (Friday).
Not only […]
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