http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog What you should know about real estate in Stanwood, Arlington & Camano Island, WA. And, maybe some other tips too. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:57:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did you know? On April 5th, the cost of required up-front mortgage insurance for loans guaranteed by the FHA will increase from 1.75% to 2.25% and the amount of money that a seller can return to the buyer from their sales proceeds will be reduced from 6% to 3%. Combine those ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1168 Escape the ordinary & live the way you want! 11420 228th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Offered at $264,900 MLS# 30663 Escape the ordinary & live the way you want! Plenty of room to roam on this shy 3 acres w/private entrance. Ideal property w/level pasture, fruit trees, mature evergreens for privacy. ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1156 MLS# 29146200 7808 85th Avenue NE, Marysville $237,000 with all closing costs, new appliances & repairs included! $8,000 Buyer Bonus!! New home that backs up to Native Growth! Open floor plan with 3 spacious bedrooms and walk-in closets. This home has a loft upstairs and large backyard. Built green. Close to ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1152 13400 Dumas Rd #K1, Mill Creek, WA 98012 Offered at $219,000 MLS# 27080 Stunning 3bd, 2.5ba 1529sf townhouse unit in Rivendale. Custom paint colors throughout. Open kitchen w/granite, upgraded cabinets, tons of counter space, eating nook & so much more. Spacious living area & lots of windows for natural light. Master suite ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1128 Incredible Lake Union View! 3658 Whitman Ave N #D, Seattle, WA 98103 Offered at $435,000 MLS# 24434 Enjoy peaceful sunsets or sunny summer days from your unobstructed balcony. Almost new 3bd, 3ba townhome in great Fremont/Wallingford location. Kitchen features upgraded stainless appliances, tile counters, tons of counter space. Home features beautiful hardwood floors ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1115 20932 4th Ave S, Des Moines MLS# 4424 Listed at $239,000. Sold for $237,000! Welcome home to this GORGEOUS VIEW of the sound & marina below. A comfortable 2bd/1ba classic brick home rests on the oversized corner lot. Beautiful picture windows capture the views from your living spaces, kitchen & ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1110 INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE The Pending Home Sales Index recovered from its November slump, increasing 1.0% in December, putting it 10.9% over its level of a year ago. National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun sees "...a broad improvement over year-ago levels. December activity was the ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1109 How do Realtors Help the Economy AND Save YOU Money? After a successful Hill Day on January 21st, there are no proposals yet for any tax on real estate. Our lobbyists have met with legislative leadership and many other legislators since our Hill Day and so far, there are no bills ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1108 Fannie Mae Announces 3.5 Percent Seller Assistance on HomePath® Properties Incentive Part of Ongoing Effort to Stabilize Neighborhoods WASHINGTON, DC — Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE) announced today that people purchasing a Fannie Mae-owned HomePath® property will receive up to 3.5 percent of the final sales price to be used toward closing ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1107 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 ... http://jenhudsonhomes.com/blog/archives/1106