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washington realtors: Great News For First Time Home Buyers in Washington State - Down Payment Assistance Near - 04/17/09 03:41 PM
Great news and big news for the residents of Washington State regarding home ownership, buying and selling.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee last night unanimously approved a measure designed to help first-time homebuyers come up with a down-payment. The committee adopted the measure as an amendment to the proposed Senate biennial operating budget.
The proposal would make the $8000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers available at the closing of a home sale instead of when a buyer files a tax return. Homebuyers would repay the $8000 after filing for and receiving a tax refund. The amendment creates a … (3 comments)
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washington realtors: Shopping for a Home in Snohomish County - 07/23/08 10:44 AM
If you are thinking of buying a home in Snohomish County Washington, you couldn't have picked a better time.
The Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors is sponsoring a "County-Wide" Open House weekend, July 26 and 27. Ove 30 brokers will be holding their listings open. We expect over 400 homes to be open for viewing this weekend.
You ask why, the local Realtors want to do something positive for what has been a dismal selling season. Growing inventory is providing a lot of choices. Competition among sellers has created a buyer's market and better home deals.
More loans from the … (0 comments)
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washington realtors: Washington State - The Sky is NOT Falling - 05/10/08 03:28 PM
With all of the attention on the failing national housing market, many people have lost sight of the fact that Washington State is a unique market place. We have not seen the crash that most other states have. The median priced single family home in Snohomish County has dropped only .92% since last year. Here is why:
1. Washington has an extremely strong economy: unemployment is under 5 percent and according to the Washington State Office of financial management, we are projected to add another two million residents in the next 12 years.
2. Wshington has few subprime loans in danger … (3 comments)
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washington realtors: First Time Home Buyers in Washington State - 04/26/08 12:15 PM
Do you fit that category? You will want to visit this website, a dedicated page on the Washington Realtor's Web site that will give you great information on the home buying process and a step by step guide to accomplish this.
Here's an sample of what is available to you:
Congratulations! You are thinking of buying your first home. We know this is a big decision for you with a lot of unknowns.Many first time home buyers will contemplate the decision for years before taking any action, even a first step. Our research indicates that once a first time home buyer does take … (3 comments)
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washington realtors: Leadership Institute Northwest - Washington Realtors - 04/23/08 08:40 AM
I have the privilege of having been chosen as one of seven applicants accepted from a pool of 25 applicants for 2008 to attend the Leadership Institute Northwest for Washington Realtors. It is an intense 9 day session broken into three two and half day sessions over six months. The goal is to identify future leaders of the Washington Realtors Association. They bring in national speakers, do leadership training sessions and prepare you to be a future officer and leader. We join in with the Oregon Association of Realtors in this venture so there are seven participants from each state. I am honored … (2 comments)
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washington realtors: Get The Facts - Washington Real Estate - Snohomish County Market Conditions - 01/06/08 11:47 AM
Get The Facts - The foreclosure rates today in Washington State are the same as they were 10 years ago. Fewer than one percent of mortgages end in default in Washington state. As of mid-June, sub-prime, adjustable-rate loans represented 20 percent of loans nationally but just 6 percent of home loans in Washington. Real Estate is Local - listen to our radio ad.
You Ask Why - Home appreciation in Washington continues to be strong. Home prices have increased an average of 8% since the same time last year. Interest rates continue to be low. Our home market isn't keeping pace with the growth … (0 comments)
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washington realtors: Nobody Knows Washington Real Estate like a Washington REALTOR® - 10/19/07 04:03 PM
Know The Facts - The foreclosure rates today are the same as they were 10 years ago. Fewer than one percent of mortgages end in default in Washington state. As of mid-June, sub-prime, adjustable-rate loans represented 20 percent of loans nationally but just 6 percent of home loans in Washington.
You Ask Why - Home appreciation in Washington continues to be strong. Home prices have increased an average of 8% since the same time last year. Interest rates continue to be low. Our home market isn't keeping pace with the growth of the state's population, expected to increase 1.8 percent per … (5 comments)
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washington realtors: Washinton Realtors Hill Day - 01/15/07 04:22 PM
I will be in Olympia, Washington, our Capital on Wednesday, January 17, along with 2000+ other Realtors from Washington State participating in our Legislative Day activities. This "Hill Day" tradition gives us the opportunity to visit our State Legislators and discuss bills we would like proposed to further our goal, Homeownership.
This year we are concentrating on the Growth Management Inrastructure Account - measures should be pursued to provide sufficient funding for the needs of infrastructure necessary to accommodate growth. A specific account should be created that provides infrastructure funding for projects necessary to accommodate growth. This account would provide funds for … (1 comments)
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washington realtors: Home Tax Increase - 07/08/06 07:11 PM
Washington REALTORS Stopped The Home TaxWashington REALTORs efforts to “Stop the Home Tax” yielded a decisive victory. Before the State Leglislative session started the powerful $1 million issue advocacy campaign along with the heroic efforts of thousands of REALTORS® rallying throughout the state, strong bi-partisan support from legislators, and the strength of RPAC (REALTOR Political Action Committee)— all had a profound effect— the proposed home tax increase never saw the light of day.For more information on how Washington REALTORS are working for you, visit, www.warealtor.org. … (0 comments)
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Karen Villa Schweinfurth, ABR, CRS, SRES, CyberStar
Everett,
WA
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