Business
Tough lending rules impact condo developers
New lending rules for condominium buyers are already forcing some developers to change or scrap plans for new…
Business
What’s behind lag in mortgage modifications?
WASHINGTON — Only about 31,000 homeowners received permanent loan modifications this fall under the Obama administration’s mortgage relief…
Business
Sale of foreclosed houses explained
Question: I have read your columns for years but especially the last two weeks. My best friend’s house…
Business
Mortgage rates creeping back up
NEW YORK — Homeowners who delayed locking in super-low mortgage rates — think close to 4 percent for…
Business
Government throws a lifeline to upside-down home sellers
The Treasury Department unveiled sweeping rules last week to help financially troubled homeowners who need to sell but…
Business
Fresh attack on foreclosures
WASHINGTON — Faced with sluggish progress in its foreclosure-prevention effort, the Obama administration will spend the coming weeks…
Business
Here’s how home foreclosure sales really work
Question: Thank you for your Nov. 29th article, “Advice if you’re trying to swoop in on a foreclosure…
Business
Snohomish County home sales up; prices fall
Snohomish County home sales were strong in November, but that didn’t stop prices from continuing to fall.
Business
Ins and outs of selling a rental
Question: We know that the tax laws allow homeowners to sell their house and keep the profits tax-free,…
Business
Real Estate Notebook
Rates on fixed mortgages edged up again this week after hitting their lowest level in decades last month.
Business
Buying foreign property has special tax implications
It’s the time of year when families dream about skiing and wonderful places for holiday reunions.
Business
Gov’t increases pressure on mortgage industry
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said today it will crack down on mortgage companies that are failing to…
Business
Mortgage rates fall to record-low level
McLEAN, Va. — Average rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, matching a record low set last…
Business
Realtors’ world is changing rapidly, thanks to technology
One of the main concerns that an agent-broker panel voiced at the recent National Association of Realtors convention…
Business
For home sellers willing to go solo, online services offer assistance
LOS ANGELES — Selling a home without a real estate agent can save thousands of dollars in commission…
Business
New formula has fewer ‘under water’
A major provider of mortgage data said Tuesday that the percentage of “underwater” homeowners — people who owe…
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Everett building rules may be loosened
EVERETT — City leaders are mulling allowing separate mother- in-law apartments and other changes to city code that…
Business
October home sales rise 10.1 percent from September
WASHINGTON — Home sales surged for the second month in a row in October, climbing to the highest…
Business
Real estate woes differ depending on market
Question: I read your article last week regarding the direction of home values. I think we could be…