Denise Stephens from Hope-link asked that I post this press release because Hope-link is in need of more volunteers: Prospective volunteers can learn more at orientation in Bellevue, Bothell, Redmond or Carnation. Bellevue, Wash. – Hopelink, a 38-year-old nonprofit agency helping families, senior citizens and people with disabilities in east and north King County, needs…Read More »
The Newsweek that arrived at my door this week is different. The Newsweek of old is gone. Newsweek’s table of contents is now entitled a “New Week”. Newsweek is working hard to get it. The May 25th issue heralds the reinvention of the magazine. Jon Meachum talked about the “new’ Newsweek” online this past week:…Read More »
Is this a good time to buy a home and make a make a move up? Two long term clients of mine called me today to talk about the possibility of making a move up. Both realized it will be tough to sell, they know they won’t get 2007 prices, but they won’t pay 2007…Read More »
Seattle Eastside April 2009 condo real estate statistics April, 2009 1315 condos for sale,177 sold, 13% chance of selling a condo (The absorption rate, the percentage of condos selling, is the number of condos for sale in any given month divided by the actual number of condos sold that month. So if the absorption rate or chance of selling…Read More »
Have you remodeled or upgraded your home? It may be time for an insurance update and possible upgrade in your insurance coverage. A client of mine asked me to come by her home to see all of the remodeling work she had done. Her insurance agent wisely suggested she get a home valuation so…Read More »
The media was hopping with news stories about the increase in April, 2009 real estate sales in the Seattle area. Local TV stations KOMO and KING5, both had reports on the more positive real estate market. The Seattle Times, Seattle PI.com, and BizJournals all had stories with the same theme. The chances of selling a…Read More »
The $8000 first time home buyer credit can be used for a buyer’s down payment if a buyer qualifies for the program. Washington State had passed a measure for first time home buyers to use the money towards a down payment, as did a few other states, but now it looks like it’s a “go”…Read More »
Are home prices still declining in the greater Seattle area? Yes. However, according to the Case-Shiller Index , they are no longer falling off the cliff. No longer do you need your climbing ropes to hang on, you probably just need some skis to help take you more gently down the pricing slope. Standard and…Read More »