Interesting Online Presentation: Washington Energy Star Home Tour - 11/28/07 02:56 PM
If you live in washington and you are interested in energy efficient homes there is a website that you might find very interesting. Energy Star homes are designed, built and performance tested to offer enhanced comfort, healthier indoor air, energy savings and peace of mind. These homes are as much as 30% more … (0 comments)
Recycling what you cannot use. This is a great idea!! - 11/28/07 02:43 PM
A few counties in Washington state are participating in a program that recycles items that are too good to throw away. This is an excellent idea unfortunately not all of Washington's counties are participating ( good on ya, participating Counties!). Per website info: "2good2toss.com is Washington's online exchange for reusable building materials and … (1 comments)
Modular vs. Manufactured, What is the difference? - 11/20/07 08:43 PM
What is a manufactured home and how does it differ from a modular home? A manufactured home (also known as a mobile home) is a single or multi-sectional home built on a permanent frame, like a steel undercarriage/chassis, with a removable transportation system (hitch and wheels). The unit is permanently attached to … (2 comments)
Foreclosure/ REO Appraisals in Whatcom, Skagit & Snohomish Counties - 11/20/07 08:38 PM
Foreclosure/REO appraisal Homes in foreclosure and homes that have reverted to your institution's ownership present special appraisal challenges. At Bennett Appraisals, we're more than ready and able to help. For a property in foreclosure, you may need to know the difference between fair market value and "quick disposition" value, to know your … (0 comments)
Homeowner Appraisal Services in Whatcom, Skagit & Snohomish Counties. - 11/20/07 08:33 PM
Homeowner Appraisal Services Homeowners need appraisals or appraisal reviews for a variety of reasons, including a mortgage refinance, home equity loans, Pre-listing services, and PMI removal. When you order an appraisal or review from us, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality. Refinance / … (0 comments)
Point Roberts, Washington, Unique in its Isolation & Beauty!! - 11/20/07 08:06 PM
Point Roberts, Whatcom County WA, is an approximately 5-square-mile area located twenty miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. What makes it unique is that it shares an international border with Tsawwassen, a southern suburb of Vancouver BC. The geographic isolation of Point Roberts from the rest of the United States is the result of a 19th century boundary … (0 comments)
City of Bellingham; Researching the History of your Home's Past - 11/18/07 11:52 PM
Via the City of Bellingham's wonderful (new edition) website; the Whatcom museum of History & Art has put out a four page pdf on how to research the history of your historic home. It shows you where to look to get the pertinent information and it mentions some of the publications that … (1 comments)
City of Mount Vernon's Historic Downtown & Waterfront Redevelopment plan - 11/18/07 11:26 PM
The City of Mount Vernon WA has started a redevelopment plan for its historic downtown & riverfront area. One of the main goals of this re-development plan is to provide the city's downtown area with 100 year flood protection. Flooding probability has been a big barrier to the investment and business sector in the downtown area … (0 comments)
Green Building and its Effect on Valuation - 11/16/07 02:31 PM
There has been very little information and or training in the field of "Green Home" valuation and things are starting to change! In Vancouver BC this year an international conference was held on building sustainablity and its effect on valuation. While this pertains primarily to commercial buildings it would hard to … (2 comments)
Fannie Mae: Tightening Its Belt- Higher Interest Rates/Costs For Most Borrowers - 11/16/07 01:40 PM
According to a Novermber 6 2007, Fannie Mae Announcement 07-16: https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/guides/ssg/annltrs/pdf/2007/0716.pdf Fannie mae will be implementing new loan level price adjustments (LLPAs) to their loans come March 1 2008 (for loans purchased on or after03/01/08). The affects of these changes could mean higher rates and costs to borrow for your average home … (0 comments)
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If you live in washington and you are interested in energy efficient homes there is a website that you might find very interesting. Energy Star homes are designed, built and performance tested to offer enhanced comfort, healthier indoor air, energy savings and peace of mind. These homes are as much as 30% more … (0 comments)
