Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Seeking Families - 02/18/09 11:49 PM
Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Help Local Families
Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is beginning our twice-a-year family selection process!   Habitat for Humanity provides safe, affordable, & permanent housing. 
 Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity  are seeking families who meet the following three basic criteria: 1.      Need.  Habitat selects families living in overcrowded, substandard or overly expensive housing. In some way, the current living situation does not meet the family's needs.2.      Ability to Pay. Qualifying families don't necessarily have great credit scores, but they can demonstrate that they know how to pay essential bills on time. If receiving wages, we require 1 year of … (0 comments)

5 Retrofits Buyers Love - 02/09/09 10:08 PM
Five Retrofits Buyers Love
Tile backsplash - Use a bright color or a bronz-like metallic. Add undercounter lighting - Improve safety and ambiance. Paint the upper kitchen cabinets - Choose a different color for a custom look. Add doors with glass panels to some cabinets - or create open shelves to display a few lovely dishes. Change the hardware - For a fresh look, install new knobs and pulls, or reface the cabinet doors. (source: NAR)
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5 Features Home Buyers Want Most - 02/09/09 09:48 PM

 Five Kitchen & Bath Features Buyers Want Most

 
In the recent survey "Profile of Buyers' Home Feature Preferences," conducted by NAR (National Association of Realtors), the following 5 items were identified as key features buyers want most in kitchens and bathrooms.
 
 
36% -Seperate shower enclosure in master bath. Roll-in showers, multiple shower heads, and decorative grab bars that match other bath fixtures.
31% -Eat-in kitchen
24% -High-end appliances. Stainless steel appliances are highly desired.
23% -Granite countertops
21% -Kitchen island. Ideally one that's not a boring square and that icorporates lots of storage.
 
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Home Buyers...Now is the Time to Buy! - 02/01/09 12:45 PM
When Should You Buy a Home?

Now is a great time to buy a home, Mike Welty, a mortgage broker with Guild Mortgage Company in Bellevue suggests, citing a number of factors. Among them, he noted home prices in some areas are close to 2004- 2005 levels, a first-time home buyer tax credit of up to $7,500, plus the availability of low or no money down programs for many purchasers.
NWMLS director Dick Beeson, expects interest rates will remain in the low 5 percent or high 4 percent range. Northwest Multiple Listing Service, owned by its member brokers, is the … (2 comments)

When All Else Fails Home Sellers - Stage! - 02/01/09 12:30 PM
Staging a Home for Sale... So, you want to sell your home? You have a wonderful Realtor®, a great marketing plan, a competive price, but just not having any success.
What next?
Stage your home for success, that's what. Enjoy the following video from KCTS9 TV on Home Staging:
 

 
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Staging Your Home for Success! - 02/01/09 12:02 PM
Staging Your Home For Sale
In the current real estate market with more inventory available and homes taking longer to sell, it is critical to put your home in the best light up front as you prepare to market your home for sale.
Staging is a hot topic for home sellers. While there are many things to consider when staging your home for sale, here are a few key points to remember:
Look at other staged homes that are your competition. The way you live in your home vs. the way you market your home for sale are two entirely different things. Buyers … (0 comments)

A Down Payment Assistance Comeback for FHA Mortgage Loans? - 02/01/09 11:09 AM
Down Payment Assistance Programs for Home Buyers... 
Down Payment Assistance Programs has been a big part of FHA Mortgage Loans for the last 10+ years for First Time Home Buyers. In October 2008, Congress eliminated the Seller Assisted Down Payment Assistance Program eligibility for FHA Home Buyers.
But, good news may be on its way for First Time Home Buyers!
Rep. Al Green, of Alabama, will be introducing HR-600 on 1-21-09 to save and reform Down Payment Assistance Programs for FHA Mortgage Loan eligibility.
Down Payment Assistance needs your help. Go to supporthomeownership.org and tell your Congressman to support HR-600.
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