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Condo values drop in Snohomish County
Condominium values in Snohomish County dipped by 15 percent on average compared with a year ago, according to…
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Advice for a novice real estate investor
Question: It looks like the housing market might be starting to pick up so it seems like this…
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Kimberly-Clark puts mill up for sale ‘unpriced’
Kimberly-Clark officially put its now-closed Everett paper mill up for sale Thursday and says demolition of structures there…
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Rate on 30-year mortgage dips to 3.88 percent
WASHINGTON — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage has dipped to near its record low, keeping…
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Pending home sales up
LOS ANGELES — The job market might still be trying to find its footing, but with pending home…
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Home Plan
This country-flavored design, Plan HMAFAPW00730 from Homeplans.com, offers a lovely exterior and a family-friendly layout with surprising amenities.
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Use attorney in non-brokered home purchase
Question: We are interested in purchasing a home privately, that is, without the seller using a real estate…
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Minority neighborhoods neglected by banks
We know from numerous reports that the housing crisis hit minority families pretty hard. Minority homebuyers by the…
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Hiring, home sales may be slowing, reports say
WASHINGTON — Momentum in U.S. hiring and home sales appears to be slowing, according to fresh data.
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Unpaid housing fees raise questions about forgery
SNOHOMISH — The city is investigating whether forged documents allowed two dozen new homes to be sold without…
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Home plan
A wraparound porch, a welcoming entrance and a thoughtful floor plan make this house, Plan HMAFAPW00760 from Homeplans.com,…
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Optimism grows for U.S. housing market
WASHINGTON — It’s been a long time since the market for new homes has looked this good.
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Bank reports boost optimism for housing market
NEW YORK — Earnings reports from two major banks Friday painted a picture of a healing housing market,…
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Protect yourself in land purchase
Question: How would we handle buying land from a person who has title, but still owes the original…
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Home plan
Surprising amenities and special touches make this 2,000-square-foot home, Plan HMAFAPW00921 from Homeplans.com, a lovely choice.
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Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on mortgage companies
WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday will consider a host of new rules that would…
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Snohomish County home prices look stable
The number of homes for sale in Snohomish County last month was down nearly 44 percent compared to…
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Living trusts don’t save taxes, but can be helpful
Question: As seniors, we have twice been approached by salesmen for trust lawyers.
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County home sales up; fewer houses on market
The number of homes for sale in Snohomish County last month was down nearly 44 percent compared to…