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Median price for Snohomish County homes tops $400,000

EVERETT — The median price for a Snohomish County home broke the $400,000 line for the first time…

Fantastic views from Mukilteo home

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Fantastic views from Mukilteo home

4416 92ND STREET SW, MUKILTEO | $429,500

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What is an FHA loan and is it right for me?

FHA home loans are federally insured by the Federal Housing Administration and are ideal for individuals who have…

Four levels, one great home

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Four levels, one great home

By April Bamburg, Special to The Daily Herald

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What is a Realtor?

People may assume that the term Realtor® applies to anyone holding a real estate license.

Lynnwood - Loved by residents, attractive to newcomers

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Lynnwood – Loved by residents, attractive to newcomers

Strong economy, recreational opportunities make Lynnwood a popular place to call home

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What are the rules for using gift funds for a down payment?

Gift funds are funds from an immediate family member or spouse to be used toward the down payment…

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Do I need my own realtor when buying a brand new home from a builder?

Buying a new home is very exciting…You can choose the lot, model, colors, finishes, upgrades and more. Yes,…

Round home with lake, mountain views

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Round home with lake, mountain views

11124 S. LAKE STEVENS ROAD | LAKE STEVENS | $500,000

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South county, rural areas see big increase in property values

EVERETT — Snohomish County property values saw big year-over-year gains in some rural areas and in heavily suburban…

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What is a jumbo mortgage loan?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are large agencies that purchase the bulk of U.S. residential mortgages from financial…

Bothell’s amenities expand as city continues to grow

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Bothell’s amenities expand as city continues to grow

Thanks to a focus on downtown revitalization over the last decade, Bothell continues to develop into a flourishing…

Century-old charm with modern convenience

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Century-old charm with modern convenience

500 Laurel Drive, Everett | $999,950

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How Can I Avoid Real Estate Cyber Scams?

Phishing, hacking, wire fraud ? these are all ways people attempt to steal from others online. As real…

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Home prices rising faster in Washington than any other state

SEATTLE — Home prices are rising faster in Washington than in any other state in the nation. And…

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U.S. homes sell at strongest pace since 2007

WASHINGTON — Americans snapped up houses in May almost as soon as properties were listed, fueling the strongest…

Carmen Ramirez and her husband, Ricardo Ramirez, are photographed in their room at the Bronxwood Home for the Aged, in the Bronx borough of New York on Friday. A series of emergency expenses were enough to cost Carmen and Ricardo Ramirez their one-bedroom condominium in Washington Heights, a neighborhood close to the northern tip of Manhattan. Now, a couple entering their golden years is out of their home and in an assisted-living facility.

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Decade after housing peaked: Owners richer, renters hurting

MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina — It’s a troublesome story playing out across America in the 10 years since…

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Lynnwood getting federal help as it plans for light rail, development

LYNNWOOD — The city’s transportation situation is getting some attention from the federal government.

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Homes in Snohomish, King counties getting snapped up quickly

With fewer choices and escalating prices, home buyers are continuing to feel the squeeze in Snohomish County.

A big, new North Creek High School campus takes shape just to the west of the older North Creek neighborhood that is feeling the squeeze. The school will be ready to open in 2017.

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Rapid urban growth alters country life in North Creek area

BOTHELL — Chuck Austin’s family has owned his rural property on 43rd Avenue SE since the early 1970s.…