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Good Schools Give 77% Boost to Home Values

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 08, 2016 Home values can get a big increase from having a highly rated school nearby. According to the new ATTOM Data Solutions 2016 Schools and Housing Report, homes in ZIP codes with … Continue reading →

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First-Time Buyers Not Picking “Starter Homes”

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, July 19, 2016 The “starter home” trend may be fading in real estate. Prior to the housing bubble, first-time buyers with average incomes would shop for a more affordable, smaller house with the idea … Continue reading →

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The Luxury Deck Becomes Latest Must-Have

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, July 11, 2016 The average size of decks and patios is expanding, as luxury home buyers even in cold-weather markets are paying more attention to these outdoor spaces. For example, a home for sale … Continue reading →

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6 Packing Hacks When Moving

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Moving experts recently shared with realtor.com® some of their most creative tips and tricks for helping home owners pack up their belongings. Glasses and cups: Insert a stemware into a tube … Continue reading →

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Yun: ‘Flashing Yellow Lights on Affordability’

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 27, 2016 The median price of an existing home reached a new record last month at $239,700. That price increase was primarily driven by repeat buyers trading up or downsizing from their current … Continue reading →

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Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 13, 2016 Down payment assistance programs can help home buyers save big over the lifespan of a loan. On average, qualifying home buyers can save $17,766 over the life of the loan, according … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Drop to 3-Year Lows

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, May 16, 2016 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.57 percent in the most recent week, the lowest average in three years, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. “Disappointing April employment data … Continue reading →

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AG recovers record $46.7 million for the state Medicaid program

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Erin Johnston

  April 28, 2016   AG recovers record $46.7 million for the state Medicaid program from pharma co. Wyeth’s underpayments Pharmaceutical company to pay $784.6 million to federal government, states   SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the … Continue reading →

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Rising Sales Contracts Make for Strong Spring

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Pending home sales last month zoomed to the highest level in nearly a year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’s Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract … Continue reading →

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