grapeview: cash is King in foreclosures - 04/26/10 06:51 PM
When dealing with bank-owned properties, there's a usual ranking in which buyers' offers get accepted, Generally, they start with cash buyers, then they go to the 20 percent down borrowers, then they go to the FHA people ,those with mortgages approved by the Federal Housing Administration which require a 3.5 percent down payment
There's a proliferation of cash buyers at the entry-level of housing, with some groups buying multiple properties, fixing them up and then renting them.
When buying call a REATOR Happy hunting!
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grapeview: Avoid buyers remorse - 04/26/10 06:43 PM
Things as you go thru buying process to ask yourself-
Does the home include the most important things on the list? What qualities made the house you chose stand out from the others you looked at? Did you find many houses that met your needs or was this one a rarity? If you can back out of the contract, is it realistic to think you will find a house that's "better?" What was special about the house just a few days ago and how has it changed--really changed? Analyzing the facts that lead you to the home will help you sort … (4 comments)

grapeview: Avoid buyers remorse - 04/26/10 06:39 PM
Things to ask yourself as you go thru the buying process- 
Does the home include the most important things on the list? What qualities made the house you chose stand out from the others you looked at? Did you find many houses that met your needs or was this one a rarity? If you can back out of the contract, is it realistic to think you will find a house that's "better?" What was special about the house just a few days ago and how has it changed--really changed? Analyzing the facts that lead you to the home will help you … (1 comments)

grapeview: Shrimp season opens soon Hood Canal/ Gone Fish"n!!! - 04/25/10 02:39 AM
Remember the first time you went fishing, well create some more memories !
Below are some dates for shrimp season this year!
 
The 2010 Hood Canal Recreational Shrimp Fishery is scheduled to occur from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday May 1st, WThe 2010 Hood Canal Recreational Shrimp Fishery is scheduled to occur from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday May 1st, Wednesday May 5th, Saturday May 8th, and Wednesday May 12th. Additional dates and times for the 2010 fishery will be announced, if sufficient quota remains after those first four days.
Hope to see you out there,
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grapeview: Shrimp season opens soon Hood Canal/ Gone Fish"n!!! - 04/25/10 02:32 AM
The worst day fishing is better than the best day at work!  Those words keep ringing in my ears as we get closer to Shrimp season!
Below are some great dates to be gone fish'n
The 2010 Hood Canal Recreational Shrimp Fishery is scheduled to occur from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday May 1st, Wednesday May 5th, Saturday May 8th, and Wednesday May 12th. Additional dates and times for the 2010 fishery will be announced, if sufficient quota remains after those first four days.
Hope you have a great year, and take time with family & friends!!
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grapeview: Tips for garage sales for buyers and sellers - 04/24/10 03:13 AM
For buyers and sellers who are new to the garage sale scene, here are some tips:
What to know if you're selling-Price low. That should be the goal if you want to get rid of stuff. For pricing guidelines, visit thrift stores, not eBay.-Heed the signs. Keep signs on every other block and every corner where a turn is required in the city (a half-mile apart along longer stretches in the suburbs). Make sure the address and sale dates are large and easily readable. Add balloons to attract the eye.-Sell with others. Doing it alone is too much work.-Sell to … (3 comments)

grapeview: Tips for garage sales for buyers and sellers - 04/24/10 03:09 AM
For buyers and sellers who are new to the garage sale scene, here are some tips:
What to know if you're selling-Price low. That should be the goal if you want to get rid of stuff. For pricing guidelines, visit thrift stores, not eBay.-Heed the signs. Keep signs on every other block and every corner where a turn is required in the city (a half-mile apart along longer stretches in the suburbs). Make sure the address and sale dates are large and easily readable. Add balloons to attract the eye.-Sell with others. Doing it alone is too much work.-Sell to … (0 comments)

grapeview: Shrimping on the Hood canal - 04/22/10 02:45 AM
The Hoods Canal Spot Shrimp sport season generally opens during the month of May with clear blue skies and majestic Olympic Mountain views. This has lured the sportsmen and ladies out like only Hood Canal can. With baited and set pots the fishermen awaited the first easy limit. By 10:00 am the first shrimp are in the cooler . . Still, limits (80 shrimp/person). This is truly one fishing activity that the boater and crew need to be prepared for and not have any impaired senses.DEPTH: Didn't matter the first opening, 200-230 ft worked well and was supported by local knowledge. I fished 250-300 … (2 comments)

grapeview: Tips for cleaning the garden for spring !! - 04/17/10 03:06 AM
With the weather warming early this year,  and the excitment of the out doors. Every day I hear "Is it spring yet?"
 
Its ok with your evergreens, dogwood, spirea, maples, deutzia, mock orange, elderberry and buddleia. Its best todo your roses in stages, starting by removing dead or diseased wood and large old canes right down to the ground. To avoid impenetrable thickets later in the year, its best to also thin shrub roses and ground cover roses before they leaf out. In mid-March,  start pruning the roses with careful attention to detail and begin  fertilizing program.
Some vines like clematis and honeysuckle also need … (1 comments)

grapeview: Tips for buyers - 04/17/10 01:46 AM
Tips for BuyersThe key to finding the right home or property is organization. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Before you start house-hunting or property hunting, decide out how much you can afford. I will refer you to a loan officer to pre-qualify you for your home or land home package. To see how much you are able to afford, use our mortgage calculator section. Prioritize what is most important and what is least important in your purchase . Make a list of everything you want in a home or land. We will go over your list, so … (0 comments)

grapeview: Home sales up in Mason & Kitsap county - 04/05/10 02:17 AM
Its great news for all that homes are selling ,the numbers are in and are expected to go up thru this month, this should boost are second quarter!
the number of buyers who agreed to purchase previously occupied homes rose sharply in February, far exceeding expectations, in a sign that the housing market may be coming back from the winter doldrums.
The National Association of Realtors says its seasonally adjusted index of sales agreements rose 8.2 percent from January to a February reading of 97.6. January's reading was revised slightly downward to 90.2
Hope everyone has a great week.
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grapeview: Things to consider on moving day! - 03/31/10 03:40 AM
 
You're likely approaching moving day with equal parts excitement and dread.

The excitement: a new home, a new life - a fresh start!
The dread: moving. However, you can't go from "Old, Boring Life" to "New, Exciting Life" without passing through "Moving Day." Thankfully, the day itself needn't be an ordeal, if you keep in mind four things you absolutely should not forget to do.
1. Don't forget to make sure everything is loaded on the van.
It's not unheard of for moving companies to neglect to load some items, so before they leave, make sure you go through … (1 comments)

grapeview: Repeat buyers & Tax credit - 03/31/10 03:08 AM
The biggest issue is for repeat buyers, who will have to accelerate their buying plans if they want the expanded tax credit. Since you must have a contract in place by the end of April, the best advice is to consult a Realtor ® now about qualification criteria and options in your area ! 
Repeat buyers do not have to sell their existing home, but all buyers must occupy the property they purchase as a primary residence to qualify for the tax credit. Buyers who have a contract in place by April 30, 2010, have until June 30, 2010, to finalize … (0 comments)

grapeview: do it your self projects to help curb appeal - 03/31/10 02:51 AM
Spring is here at last, and like many other homeowners you may be looking for simple do-it-yourself projects to spruce up your home or to increase its value.

Keep reading to get ideas on a few weekend updates and upgrades that are sure to be worth your while.
We've all heard the term "curb appeal." And that's where our projects start today. Curb appeal is another way of saying your home's "first impression." It can affect your home's value and saleability.
One easily overlooked element can be your driveway, sidewalks, and steps. Dirt, oil, and grime can darken and stain … (1 comments)

grapeview: Mortgage rate droping ! - 03/12/10 11:09 AM
Mortgage RatesMortgage Rates Drop Slightly in Freddie Mac Weekly SurveyMcLean, VA Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its PrimaryMortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM)averaged 4.95 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending March 11, 2010,down from last week when it averaged 4.97 percent.  Last year at this time, the30-year FRM averaged 5.03 percent.The 15-year FRM this week averaged 4.32 percent with an average 0.7 point, down fromlast week when it averaged 4.33 percent.  A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRMaveraged 4.64 percent. The 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) … (0 comments)

grapeview: smell the roses - 02/23/10 01:42 PM

The northwest is one of the best places to be, these never ending views of creation help me see beyond the here and now.
 
For those of you working and not taking time to smell the roses, look around you and tell me some of the things in creation that you like!
It helps to see there is more to life than a closing or a listing!
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grapeview: Flipper law information - 02/22/10 10:55 AM

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grapeview: stock pricing up due to sales on homes! - 02/02/10 12:37 AM
 Many stock futures rose modestly Tuesday as investors are betting that upcoming economic reports will show more signs of growth.
A report on the housing market in December is expected to show continued improvement in the battered sector. Major indexes rallied Monday following encouraging signs about growth in the manufacturing sector.
Overseas markets mostly rose following gains in the U.S. on Monday. Some Asian markets gave up gains as speculation remains that China's government will continue to try and curb runaway lending in an effort to avoid speculative bubbles.
Australia's central bank unexpectedly left a key interest rate unchanged. Australia, which … (1 comments)

grapeview: Home sales down in December! - 01/25/10 02:10 AM
Sales of previously occupied homes took the largest monthly drop in more than 40 years last month, plunging far deeper than expected after lawmakers gave buyers extended time to use a tax credit.
The National Association of Realtors says sales fell 16.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.45 million in December, from an unchanged pace of 6.54 million in November. Sales had been expected to fall by about 10 percent, according to economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters.
Buyers were no longer scrambling to qualify for a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time homeowners. It had been … (1 comments)

grapeview: Sitting by the dock at the bay! - 01/24/10 03:28 PM
Yes watching time go away!
The longer I am selling Realestate, the more my time seems so important with regards to family and friends!
The picture below is of a dock in Fair Hope Ala. Its been many years since I last fished off the dock , but I have so many good memorys with friends and family, that I just wanted to let others know,
 
spend time refelecting , and charish the time you do get to be with your family and friends.
 Thats worth more than any sale could ever bring!

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