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WEEK IN REVIEW
Saturday
More snow expected at mountain passes
Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Thousands honor slain Seattle police officer Ti...
Friday


Officer Timothy Brenton. Gone, but not forgotten
Person sought in officer's killing is shot in head
Thousands to pay respects to slain Seattle poli...
Thursday


Tale of 1916 Everett Massacre retold in style o...
Reservist survived Iraq but not his return to c...
Swine flu suspected in infant’s death
Wednesday


‘Everything but marriage' law close to vi...
Library levy winning by 51% to 49%
Incumbents looking strong in Snohomish County C...
Tuesday


Delayed financial aid forcing college students ...
Slaying of officer reminds police of dangers of...
Edmonds turns over firefighting duties to Fire ...
Monday


Question isn't 'if' but 'how bad' for floods
Slain Seattle Police officer lived in Marysville
Rubatino Refuse allows recycling of food scraps...
Sunday


Signs were clear Boeing isn't tied to location
Swine flu shots draw crowds in Snohomish County
The Boeing buzz in South Carolina
 

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Steve Tytler
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.

Forecast for 2010 housing market: slow decline

Every year at about this time I write my annual housing market review and projection for the coming year. First, let me recap my record over the past two years: [More]


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What you need to know about types of liens

Question: I want to know what are the rules for putting a lien on a piece of property. [More]





The better plan: Tear house down, start anew

Question: After getting an architect to draw up remodeling plans and talking to builders, I’ve come to the conclusion that we’d be better off to tear down our house and start over. One problem is convincing my husband that I... [More]





On reverse mortgage taxes and deductions

Question: What are the tax consequences of getting a reverse mortgage? There are no monthly or annual payments required on a reverse mortgage, so what about the mortgage interest deduction? Do I have to pay income tax on the money I... [More]





How to ensure title is clear

Question: My wife and I are finally about to realize our life-long dream of paying off our house. Before we burn the mortgage to celebrate, we want to make sure that we have done everything correctly. I remember reading your column in the past about... [More]





Here's the lowdown on deductions and rental property

Question: Now that prices have dropped so much, my husband and I would like to purchase some real estate for tax write-off purposes. Should we purchase a small condo locally, or acreage east of the mountains, which we would use for recreation? We'd... [More]





Lender, broker roles are explained

Q Can you explain the difference between a mortgage lender and a mortgage broker? I also see some other companies that advertise that they loan money for real estate, but they are not banks. [More]





Selecting an agent starts with compatibility

Question: We are planning on selling my mother's home and do not know any real estate agents. Can you suggest a good way to select an agent we can feel comfortable working with? [More]





 
More columns
Quitclaim deed: Is it needed?  September 13
What you can do if you can’t refinance  September 6
No wiggle room for rules on tax-deferred exchanges  August 30
Options for helping new-home purchase  August 23
Plenty of credit-checking options for mom-and-pop landlords   August 16
Refinance triggers cold calls from firms  August 2
Know the limits of home warranties  July 26
Condo purchase has many variables  July 19
Landlords should read up before they rent out  July 5
New rules create an appraisal nightmare  June 21
Borrower entitled to appraisal request   June 14
Avoiding capital gain is complex but doable  June 7
Survey before you buy property  May 31
Refinancing? Weigh all the factors  May 24
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