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    A Year-End Review…some shocking stats!

    Inventory Analysis change over a year comparing the same month. A snapshot of Seattle, residential homes 300k-600k. Current Vs. Same Month 1 Year Ago                         Nov. 12              Nov. 11       % Change For Sale        340                        613                 -44.5% Sold               281                         188                  49.5% Pended         275                         …

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    FHA Revises Condo Rules

    FHA is loosening on a few aspects of lending for condos. Four new policies will make purchasing a condo with an FHA loan easier (not only FHA as other lenders often follow FHA’s lead.) FHA can approve loan applications for…

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    Time For An Investment Property?

    According to the National Association of REALTORS®, the period ending in July 31st showed the fifth consecutive month of rising home prices. In fact, the national median home price has risen 9.4% in the last year alone. But if you…

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    John L. Scott Mobile App 2.0

    John L. Scott has released a new and improved version of its already successful mobile app. The John L. Scott Mobile App gives you a powerful set of tools to enhance your home search experience. Realtime GPS Search gives you…

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    Rent vs. Buy

    According to the US Census Bureau, the national homeownership rate (which compares the number of owner occupied units with non-owner occupied units) is currently at  65.5%. This is down the high of 69.2% during the housing boom, but it is slowly on…

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    Is Your Home Physically Fit?

    Is Your Home Physically Fit? To give your home a competitive edge when it’s time to sell, make sure it is in good physical condition. This not only makes your home more attractive and desirable, it also simplifies the negotiation…

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    Recovery…a loaded word

    The new buzz word for Real Estate right now is Recovery. The use of that word in the news is causing a lot of confusion and wrong assumptions from people. What does recovery look like? Recovery is defined as a return…

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    Just Listed 1,100,000 Status: Active Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Sq.Ft: 6748 sq. ft. Lot Size: 2.5 acres Map it Virtual Tour http://www.woodinvillewineproperty.com/ Open House: 2012: 14300 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE, Redmond, WA 98052 Amazing opportunities in the heart of the…