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State house prices up 12.1% compared to the first quarter of last year

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

EMBARGO: May 16, 2017- 5:00pm Washington state’s housing market showed the continuing effects of high demand in the first quarter of 2017 according to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research in the Runstad Center at the University of Washington. … Continue reading →

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12M New Households, 1M Fewer Homeowners

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 12, 2017 What will it take to make homeownership a national priority? Despite the addition of about 11.8 million households between 2006 and 2016, there are roughly 1 million fewer homeowners today than … Continue reading →

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House Votes to Repeal Key Aspects of Dodd-Frank

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, June 09, 2017 The House voted on Thursday, mostly along partisan lines, to roll back many of the banking rules under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, which increased regulatory oversight of financial institutions. Some … Continue reading →

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5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

One of the biggest misconceptions of homebuying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down. Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get … Continue reading →

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Homeowners Cash in on Equity in Droves

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, June 01, 2017 Homeowners may be reluctant to sell, but they still want to see a piece of that equity in their homes now. They’re cashing out in levels that have not been seen … Continue reading →

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Credit Scores Hit Record High

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Credit scores among U.S. consumers surged to a record high this spring. Further, the share of borrowers considered among the riskiest borrowers hit a record low. The higher credit scores could … Continue reading →

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Lower Rates Buoy Refis, Not New Mortgages

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Lower mortgage rates are prompting homeowners to refinance, but applications for home purchases aren’t rising. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday that total mortgage applications—including for refinances and home purchases—rose … Continue reading →

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Time on Market Hits New Low in April

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Low inventory pushed existing-home sales down in April and sped up the median number of days a home sat on the market to a new low of 29 days, the National … Continue reading →

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How to Choose a Neighborhood

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

9 key questions to answer when you’re location shopping. Location is everything when you’re searching for a home. Finding your dream neighborhood may seem like the easiest part, but once you factor in budget, non-negotiable home features, and proximity to … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: real estate

State house prices up 12.1% compared to the first quarter of last year

12M New Households, 1M Fewer Homeowners

House Votes to Repeal Key Aspects of Dodd-Frank

5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Homeowners Cash in on Equity in Droves

Credit Scores Hit Record High

Lower Rates Buoy Refis, Not New Mortgages

Time on Market Hits New Low in April

How to Choose a Neighborhood

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