Edmonds
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We've all heard the mantra about being thankful and giving of your time, talent and resources during the holiday season. And it's true; we should. And not just in November and December but at all times.
But if this is the first time you've done something, consider giving back by thinking
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An article in the Seattle Times reported that for October 2009, the Washington state unemployment rate was 9.3%. If you factor in the underemployed-people who have stopped looking for work, people who work part time, but would rather work full time-you arrive at a unemployed, underemployed rate of 16%.
Here are
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Here is a link to an excellent website published by the National Association of Home Builders about frequently asked questions about the Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit. click here to view: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/faq2.php
Not only can you now get an unprecedented tax credit, but you can also get excellent buyer bonuses if
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Here's a 3-minute cartoon video on closing costs and how they work. When inquiring about home mortgages, be sure to ask your lender for a "Good Faith Estimate" which outlines your likely costs when buying a home - be it a condo, townhouse, or detached single family house.
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Hey buyers, do you qualify for down payment assistance? Real estate prices - and especially those in areas like Edmonds - are still pretty healthy. In fact, the average home price in Edmonds for 2009 so far is $389,500.
The homebuyer downpayment assistance program is available to teachers, public employees, veterans,
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The present real estate market offers buyers the opportunity to receive some excellent bonuses. Buyers who have not owned a property in the last 3 years can get the $8000 tax credit, which is good for purchases written and accepted before April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010. Also,
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EDMONDS, WA -- Edmonds lost a city community leader in Councilmember Peggy Pritchard Olson today. Until as late as last week, she was still at her job at the City Council working on behalf of the people of Edmonds. A complete story of her passing was written up in the
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If you're thinking about how best to time the market to get the best price on a home, here's a thought: DON'T.
The overwhelming consensus is that our interest rates of 5% or so won't - and can't - last forever. They WILL go up. Once the economy rebounds and
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Our government is offering a sizeable tax credit if you buy a home before April 30, 2010. Also, I am offering to contribute $1200 toward your allowable closing costs IF I cannot get the sellers to contribute at least $1200 toward your closing costs. Also, every client of my receives a
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The Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported that in October 2009, the number of pending sales increased 63 percent as compared to the same month in 2008. At the end of October 2009, there were 38,159 active listings, a drop of 17.4 percent as compared to the same month one year ago.
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If you live in the Seattle metropolitan area and you have owned your home for 5 of the last 8 years, than you can receive a tax credit, if you move up. Check the details below. Pay attention to the deadlines. You have to be under contract by April 30, 2010
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This animated video can help you decide to buy vs. rent. It's a straightforward look at some of the pro's and con's of buying and selling. There are so many advantages - from tax deductions, to zero or reduced capital gains tax on certain profits of a future sale of your
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EDMONDS, WA -- Seattle Times writer Lynn Thompson wrote a nice article on Edmonds, WA in the November 5, 2009 edition of the paper. It focuses mainly on how the town has evolved and yet kept true to its past, with the shops and stores that have clustered around the downtown
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On Wednesday, Nov 4, the U.S. voted 98-0 to pass the expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit and yesterday, the House voted 403-12 in favor of it as well. The extended and expanded bill now goes to President Obama for his signature. Among the bill's provisions, it will:
extend the $8,000 first time
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The United States Senate has passed the home buyer tax credit extension (and
expansion) 98-0 and has sent it to the House of Representatives where House
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer has said it will likely get passed and sent to
President Obama for signature.
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EDMONDS, WA -- As I work with prospective buyers, one of the many questions that seems to come up consistently is about crime in particular neighborhoods. Every since the state of Washington required sex offenders to register, this issue has emerged as one of the more visible and often watched
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EDMONDS, WA -- Here's an interesting website. If you've ever wanted a web-based view of where crimes happen and what type of crimes, this website might be for you. Unfortunately, it doesn't currently include the cities of Edmonds or Shoreline but perhaps you know someone who might find this interesting.Oddly enough,
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Hello fellow mortgage rate seekers and trackers in Edmonds, Washington. I have put together mortgage rates for 30 year, 15 year, and ARM mortgages. I also put together a description what these mortgage rates represent and a calculator so you can price mortgage rates for your own scenarios. I am only
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EDMONDS, WA -- As of today, November 4, it looks like we are seeing some real momentum with an extension and expansion of the home buyer tax credit. First, and simply, it looks like the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit will get extended until some time in the spring of
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Edmonds, WA -- I've heard about her story and now it looks like she's gone viral and her story has been picked up by the Seattle times. Local fundraiser Carol Schillios has been on her business' rooftop since late July trying to raise money for a number of causes, including a
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October 2009 condo real estate sales statistics for Edmonds, WA
For October, the condo real estate market in Edmonds, WA was up. That's obviously a relative assessment but this month we saw a second month in a row of 30+ new listings on the market compared to previous months where
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EDMONDS, WA -- This week, new data came out reporting that home prices were up nationally, but down locally here in the greater Seattle region. That's not so much of a surprise since we know that the Puget Sound generally lags behind the nation as a whole. Rather, it's good news.
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Well it looks like the first-time home buyer tax credit is gaining some traction for an extension and an expansion. There are several bills on the hill - in both the House and the Senate - that are aimed at extending and expanding the $8,000 tax credit. Here are two that
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Edmonds, WA -- As a city of barely 40,000 residents, it's a wonder that so many people spend so much money to run for office in Edmonds to win a seat on the city council here. The candidates raise more per citizen than all but three other cities in the state:
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Edmonds, WA -- I'm especially excited to announce that the city of Edmonds is builiding a new park. And they're looking to us for help in naming it. The new park's location will be at the northwest corner of 75th Pl. W & 162nd St. SW in north Edmonds. As is
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