May 31, 2013
Ask the Short Sale Expert: Advice on Buying an FHA Short Sale
Posted in Buying by Martin Goldberg
Q: I am interested in buying an FHA short sale. I’ve heard they can be tough. Do you have any advice? Travis in Renton, WA
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May 29, 2013
Ask the Short Sale Expert: How Long After a Short Sale Can You Buy Again
Posted in Buying by Martin Goldberg
Q: I've done a short sale. How long before I will be able to buy another home? Mike in Kirkland, WA
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May 28, 2013
Windermere Real Estate Launches Search App for iPhone
Posted in Windermere by Shelley Rossi
We’re excited to announce that the new Windermere Real Estate Search App is now available to download in the iTunes App Store. The Windermere Search App for iPhone enables home buyers to search for properties by MLS number, address, and GPS-based location. It also offers the ability to receive email updates, create driving tours, search for open houses, and save favorite searches/properties.
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May 27, 2013
Why Rising Home Prices Won’t Help Most Underwater Homeowners
Posted in Selling by Richard Eastern
Rising home prices have been in the news. The upside: It’s a solid sign of a recovering economy. The downside: It is creating unrealistic optimism among underwater homeowners, causing many of them to think, “I’ll just hold off on a short sale and see what happens.” That decision could be a very costly mistake for homeowners. Here’s why.
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May 24, 2013
Question To Ask When Buying A Short Sale
Posted in Buying by Martin Goldberg
Q: I'm thinking about making an offer on a short sale. What questions should my agent and I ask the listing agent to make sure the transaction goes smoothly?
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May 22, 2013
5 Things to Consider if You're Behind on Your Mortgage
Posted in Selling by Richard Eastern
If you are behind on your mortgage, here are 5 steps you can take.
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May 21, 2013
The Gardner Report: Oregon & Southwest Washington I First Quarter 2013, Volume XXI
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
On an annualized basis, the Oregon counties covered in this report increased employment by 0.92 percent, or approximately 15,590 jobs, a further—albeit modest—improvement from the 0.8 percent annual growth that was discussed in our last report. On a year-over-year basis, 19 counties saw their employment base expand and five saw employment contract.
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May 21, 2013
Short Sale FAQs: Understanding the Short Sale Process
Posted in Selling by Richard Eastern
A short sale is the sale of a property for less than what the owner still owes on the mortgage. A short sale is an alternative to foreclosure when a homeowner needs to sell and can no longer afford to make their mortgage payments. The lender agrees to accept less than the amount owed to pay off a loan now rather than taking the property back by foreclosure and trying to sell it later.
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May 16, 2013
The Gardner Report: Western Washington, First Quarter 2013, Volume XXI
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Generally speaking, I see steady improvement in the regional economy, which is pleasing. Employment growth is evident in a vast majority of the counties analyzed in this report, and unemployment rates continue to improve.
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May 14, 2013
Buying your home: A step-by-step approach
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
There is a lot to consider when you decide to buy a home, especially if it is your first. How much home you can afford? What kind of loan should you choose? Which neighborhoods are both affordable and a good investment? These are just a few of the questions you’ll be asking yourself. But with an experienced agent to help you, you’ll get the guidance you need to come up with the right answers.
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