Bank-owned homes, REOs, or Foreclosures: whichever term you use, there is a stigma associated with these homes that gives a consumer the impression of a less-than-attractive piece of property. While there are plenty of ransacked foreclosures for sale, there are also plenty of high-end luxury ho
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11/19/2011
FHA mortgages' high cost loan limits have been restored. FHA loans in high-cost areas had previously been allowed at up to 125% percent of the median home price for individual counties, with the maximum loan being $729,950. In September, those limits were temporarily reduced as Congress failed
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11/18/2011
A recent study by the Washington Center for Real Estate Research that was recently published by the Seattle Times adds more evidence to the surprising case that it may be more affordable to buy a home in the Seattle area than to rent. The study shows King County real estate is more affordable to
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11/14/2011
Eastside waterfront home sales continued a healthy pace in October, with 11 homes sold across Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kennydale, Issaquah, Kenmore, and Sammamish. The eleven sales equalled the number of waterfront homes sold on the Eastside in October 2010, and were just one shy of the number o
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11/11/2011
Modern architecture aficionados are a very discerning group. They appreciate the nuances and small design touches in the creation of a modern home that can take a look from cold and sterile to stunning and edgy with a slight adjustment. Home buyers who truly appreciate modern architecture view
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11/09/2011
Five houseboats and floating home sales occured during October, extending a strong year of sales on the waterfront. Three sales were houseboats, one was a floating home, and the highest-priced sale was a slip in a new development for floating homes. The houseboat sales on Northlake Ave in Wallin
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11/07/2011