Business
Home prices increase in most major U.S. cities
WASHINGTON — Home prices increased in September in most major U.S. cities, more evidence of a housing recovery…
Local News
Clock ticking on Everett’s land offer for new hotel
EVERETT — A developer stands to take ownership of city land next month to build a downtown hotel,…
Business
How reverse mortgages can work for older homeowners
Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about “reverse mortgages” and I would like to know who to contact…
Business
Rates on 30-year loan fall to record 3.31%
WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week, a trend that…
Local News
More homes in forests increase firefighting costs
YAKIMA — The reddish-orange stain on the boulders lining their long rural driveway reminds Susan and Al Maza…
Local News
IRS: 8 indicted in Vegas-based timeshare scheme
LAS VEGAS — The Internal Revenue Service says eight people have been indicted in federal court in Houston…
Business
Should we remodel or build a new house?
Q: After getting an architect to draw up great remodeling plans and talking to a builder or two,…
Life
home plan
Simple but smart, Plan HMAFAPW1716 from Homeplans.com offers a great one-story layout with 2,136 square feet of finished…
Business
Frontier sells building, becomes a tenant
EVERETT — Frontier Communications, a major provider in Snohomish County of telephone, Internet and television service, has sold…
Business
Decoding complex tax laws on rentals
Q: We know that the tax laws allow homeowners to sell their house and keep the profits tax-free,…
Business
Measure of U.S. home prices rises most in 6 years
WASHINGTON — A measure of U.S. home prices jumped 5 percent in September compared with a year ago,…
Business
Local real estate sales prices up 11 percent in October
Snohomish County’s housing market mirrored the rest of Western Washington in October, with listings at their lowest level…
Business
Two ways to handle property transfer
Question: My partner and I live in a home that still has a mortgage. We would like to…
Life
Let Gary McMillen be you guide to selling real estate
In Gary McMillen’s class, it’s OK to snack, doodle and daydream about million-dollar homes.
Life
home plan
This graceful country home, Plan HMAFAPW01274 from Homeplans.com, invites the outdoors in with a triple skylight above the…
Business
Buffett’s firm buys Prudential real estate network
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett’s company said Tuesday that it is buying the Prudential and Real Living real…
Business
Home prices rose in August at faster pace
WASHINGTON — Home prices rose in August in nearly all U.S. cities, and many of the markets hit…
Business
Manufacturers find Arlington to their liking
ARLINGTON — It’s not quite a phoenix rising from the ashes, but it’s great news for Arlington and…