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Steve Tytler answers your real estate questions in his weekly column. Send him your questions by mail to The Herald, P.O. Box, Everett, WA 98206, by fax questions to 425-339-3435 or by e-mail to economy@heraldnet.com. |
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Act soon:
Tax credit deadline is April 30

Question: We are looking to buy a bigger home and we have heard that there is now a tax credit program for move-up homebuyers in addition to the one for first-time buyers. How does that work? [More]

February 7


Tools for evaulating school quality

Question: We are preparing to buy our first house. We have two young children who will be in school soon, and we know it’s important to buy a home in a good school district. What is the best way to find a good neighborhood with a good school... [More]

January 31


Reducing payment may be difficult

Question: Our ARM is up in two years. We owe $301,000 and according to a couple of banks we have talked to, our value is coming in at about $270,000. We do not have $30,000 to add to our loan just so we can refinance. What we want is a 30-year... [More]

January 24


Couple is caught in selling dilemma

Question: My husband and I bought our home in 2007 and we owe more on it than its value. If our home does not continue to depreciate, we expect that we would not be underwater in about one year. We are wondering if we should sell it then or hope it... [More]

January 17


Escrow officers can’t give legal advice

Question: As an employee of a local title company, I would like to please have you clarify your article on quitclaim deeds, to prevent any frustrations on consumers expectations of what a local escrow and title company can provide them. [More]

January 10


How to use quitclaim deeds in marriage

Question: My husband and I bought a house together last year before we got married. We just got married this month. Do I have to file a quitclaim deed for my name change only? [More]

January 3


When a real-estate partnership becomes a nightmare

Question: Last year, I purchased a home as tenants in common with a friend. I paid more than $40,000 down and my friend paid nothing down. My friend is listed as the borrower and I'm the co-borrower. We have been splitting the monthly mortgage... [More]

December 20


Sale of foreclosed houses explained

Question: I have read your columns for years but especially the last two weeks. My best friend’s house was sold at a foreclosure auction on Dec 4. The amount owed was $263,000 as of Sept. 1. Her house has an assessed value for property taxes... [More]

December 13


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