As mortgage delinquencies grow, so do the stories of people being taken advantage of by scams. Often a caller promises to solve all your problems for a fee and promises unbelievable results. In desperation people are paying upfront fees to someone that ends up to be a simple con-artist. If you are struggling with your [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2010 Housing activity: “not as bad as some think; not as good as some would like” KIRKLAND, WA, July 6, 2010 – Not even the lowest interest rates in decades could entice wary house-hunters last month. Home sales around Western and Central Washington remained sluggish with pending sales lagging year-ago [...]
First-time home-buyers will now have until Sept. 30th to close on their purchases and land an $8,000 tax credit under a bill passed by the Senate late Wednesday. Qualified existing homeowners also have until Sept. 30 to close on new homes and receive a tax credit of up to $6,500. The bill doesn’t help anyone currently [...]
If you are planning a remodel on your home that was built prior to 1978 there are new rules that dictate whom can do the work on your home and the procedures they must adhere to. Firms and the employees handling a remodel or renovation on a home built prior to 1978 must be certified. [...]
In order to apply for a loan most mortgage lenders require the same basic information: * Previous 2 years W-2 statements * Most recent paystubs (showing one full month of income) * 2 months bank statements on all checking and savings accounts * Landlord information * Most recent statements on investment accounts (retirement, mutual funds, [...]
Northwest Dwellings is about Seattle area homes. The home you live in or the one you are dreaming of. Northwest Dwellings was created by long time Seattle Realtor Jason Wall, for homeowners, homebuyers & home sellers. Hopefully you will find useful information about our local real estate market & about owning a home.
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