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Avoid the foreclosure prevention con…
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 [...]
Northwest MLS Press Release: July 2010
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 [...]
Senate passes homebuyer tax credit extension
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 [...]
Noisy Neighbors ~ What to do…
In Seattle, if you have a neighbor making a major noise disturbance there are a few options for you to report it. Who you call depends on the type of disturbance: A) Construction noise (equipment, vehicles, delivery trucks, etc.) are handled by the Department of Planning & Development. To file a construction noise complaint call [...]
Efficient Use of Space (to the Extreme)
Hong Kong, because of a lack of space, apartments are small and expensive. Gary Chang, an architect, decided to design a 344 sq. ft. apartment to be able to change into 24 different designs, all by just sliding panels and walls. He calls the home the ”Domestic Transformer.” Related Posts on Northwest Dwellings:No Related Posts
Lead Paint May Add to Remodel Cost
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. [...]
Home Mortgage Document Checklist
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, [...]
Changes coming for FHA loan program
In an attempt to balance risk and still helping first time home buyers in today’s real estate market the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a set of policy changes to reduce some risk and to strengthen the FHA’s capital reserves, while enabling the agency to continue to fulfill its mission to provide access to home ownership. [...]
Green Lake on Droid
Check out Green Lake on the new Droid commercial… Hat tip to the neighborhood blog My Green Lake Related Posts on Northwest Dwellings:Giant holes around Seattle
Home Buyer Loan Costs
Explanation of Buyer’s Loan Costs Below are most of the fees commonly associated with obtaining a residential home mortgage. Loan Origination Fee: The loan origination fee or “loan fee” is the initial charge assessed by the lender and is intended to cover the administrative costs resulting from paper work connected with each phase of their [...]
