Archive for January, 2010
Foreign Real Estate Investors Favor the U.S.
Foreign Real Estate Investors Favor the U.S.
Jan 19, 2010 - CRE News A majority of foreign real estate investors favor the United States and are poised to increase their activity here this year.
Their allocations for equity investments in U.S. commercial properties this year are up 62% from a year ago and their […]
Breaking News: FHA Announces Increase in Upfront Premiums
Increase in Upfront Premiums for FHA Mortgage Insurance
FHA loans with a case number assigned on or after April 5, 2010, will have a 2.25% upfront mortgage insurance premium. This is a .5% increase. Case numbers are generally assigned when there is a contract with a property address, and a closing date AND the borrower has […]
1304 Chestnut St #8, Everett - $80,000
Perfect first home or investment!
1304 Chestnut St #8, Everett, WA 98201
Offered at: $80,000
MLS# 7927
Perfect first home or investment! Wonderful territorial views looking toward Cascade Mountains. Comfortable 2bd/1ba condo w/private access & assigned parking. Home features great open kitchen, nice counter space w/bar. Picture windows enhance living areas. Both bedrooms offer oversized closets. Area […]
Read More..>>5423 95th Pl NE, Marysville - $229,000
Open, Warm, and Friendly Home w/ Skylight!
5423 95th Pl NE, Marysville, WA 98270
Offered at $229,000
MLS# 6698
Talk about perfect! Take a look at this open, warm & friendly home. Enter into a formal living area, a quick step through a beautiful arched doorway leads to your open kitchen, family room & gas f/p. Gorgeous skylight […]
Read More..>>This week in housing & finance… 1/18/10.
For the week of January 18, 2010.
INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti recovering from the terrible tragedy of last Tuesday’s earthquake. We know everyone’s thoughts are with the Haitians. It has been inspiring to see the American people support the relief efforts in so many […]
HUD Takes Action to Speed Resale.
Hopefully, this will be great new for buyers, sellers & community values!
HUD TAKES ACTION TO SPEED RESALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES TO NEW OWNERS
Measure to help bring stability to home values and accelerate sale of vacant properties
WASHINGTON - In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure […]
Short Sale Scams Continue… at the bank level.
Below is a link to a story that was recently run on CNBC. This goes into a little more detail about how the short sale scams are continuing… only at the banking level… and it’s putting our homeowners in a very difficult situation. Frankly, this story is disgusting, yet something we are continuing to see […]
Read More..>>News that effects us all! FEMA has changed the flood maps.
News that effects us all! FEMA has changed the flood maps.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are updating flood hazard maps across the country. These new flood maps, also, known as Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs), show flood risk at a property-by-property level. Changing weather patterns, erosion, […]
Does my home qualify for a USDA loan?
Curious if your home (or new home!) qualifies for a 100% USDA loan? Just check out their website and type in your new address.
http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=sfp&NavKey=property@11
1915 Elhardt St, Camano Island - $217,950
Brand New! Partial Views of the Sound & Mountains
1915 Elhardt St, Camano Island, WA 98282
MLS# 3528
Offered at $217,950
Brand New 3bd/2ba rambler on over 1/4 acre! Partial views of sound & mountains from kitchen & master. Wonderful open kitchen w/dining space, & spacious living w/gas f/p. Valuted ceilings grace your living areas & master w/private […]