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At 2,129 square feet, this country home offers elbow room for the family.
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Now renters can screen landlords
Successful entrepreneurs and small business owners are good at spotting trends. More importantly, these individuals have a knack…
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Joint house deal goes sideways
Question: I purchased a home as tenants in common with a friend. I paid more than $40,000 down…
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Home plan: a single-story design
Vaulted ceilings lend a sense of spaciousness to this three-bedroom home, plan HMAFAPW01243 from Homeplans.com.
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A cure for the common vacant storefront
Seattle Times deputy business editor Rami Grunbaum writes about a program that arranges for arts groups to temporarily…
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Sales of new homes fall again
WASHINGTON — Sales of U.S. new homes fell in February for the second straight month, a reminder that…
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Bank of America starts foreclosure rental program
WASHINGTON — Bank of America has launched a pilot program that will let some homeowners at risk of…
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Mortgage rates rise above 4%
WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose above 4 percent for the first…
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Home plan
For a getaway that has both sleek style and a comfortable open layout, discover plan HMAFAPW01236 from Homeplans.com.
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U.S. home re-sales complete best winter in 5 years
WASHINGTON — U.S. home sales are gradually coming back. A mild winter and a stronger job market have…
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Skotdal buys Everett Elks building
EVERETT — As the first residents began to move into the 178-unit Library Place apartments next to the…
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Home not selling? The price is too high
Question: I read your recent column in The Herald and I find it lacks any truths that apply…
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Some states saw spike in foreclosures in February
LOS ANGELES — Foreclosure activity surged last month across about half of the nation’s states, as banks tackled…
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Home plan
Enjoy time with family in this comfortable one-and-a-half-story bungalow, plan HMAFAPW00474 from Homeplans.com.
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To sell a home quickly, you must price it low
Question: I have been trying unsuccessfully to sell my home for the past few weeks after being told…
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Home plan
This one-story plan, design HMAFAPW00629 from Homeplans.com, provides maximum livability in a compact design.
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Q&A: A look at Obamas latest mortgage-aid plan
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is offering some relief to homeowners who have government-backed mortgages. Under a program…
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Local home sales rise in February
Home sales in Snohomish County continue to outpace last year, though the supply is beginning to dry up,…
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Renting vs. buying home comes down to job stability, finances
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Renters often hear jeers that they’re paying somebody else’s mortgage.
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Mortgage documents further clarified
Question: I was able to pay off my mortgage last October and read in your column that I…