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Learn more about the home buying process from start to finish, including how to save money to buy a house, how to make an offer, and more.

Buying, Selling

Washington State Foreclosure Fairness Act Mediation Program

As a homeowner it is important to know your rights. This article is specific to Washington State; please be aware of the foreclosure laws in your area.
Buying

Can Mid-Century Modern Design Successfully Meet Today’s Energy Standards?

It was an open house. The buyers came in, fell in love, and wanted the home. The only problem was, it had just sold.
Buying, Market News, Selling

Apples and Oranges – Do we have short memories?

In recent weeks, I have been reading much about the lack of confidence in the housing market that is demonstrated by declining transactions and prices. Although it is clear that we are far from “out of the woods” at this point, I would like to suggest that this news may not be as dire as everyone is thinking.
Buying, Living, Selling

When it comes time to downsize

If you are inclined to feel that the home you currently reside in may have out-lived its purpose, you may be struggling with some of the same thoughts and emotions my husband and I had when it came to the emotional and financially sensitive decision to downsize.

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Buying Washington State Foreclosure Fairness Act Mediation Program As a homeowner it is important to know your rights. This article is specific to Washington State; please be aware of the foreclosure laws in your area.

Buying Can Mid-Century Modern Design Successfully Meet Today’s Energy Standards? It was an open house. The buyers came in, fell in love, and wanted the home. The only problem was, it had just sold.

Buying Apples and Oranges – Do we have short memories? In recent weeks, I have been reading much about the lack of confidence in the housing market that is demonstrated by declining transactions and prices. Although it is clear that we are far from “out of the woods” at this point, I would like to suggest that this news may not be as dire as everyone is thinking.

Buying When it comes time to downsize If you are inclined to feel that the home you currently reside in may have out-lived its purpose, you may be struggling with some of the same thoughts and emotions my husband and I had when it came to the emotional and financially sensitive decision to downsize.

Buying Preparing to buy (Home resolutions, part III) If you are ready to make the move towards purchasing your first home or upgrading to a new home, there are some considerations you should keep in mind to make the process easier.

Buying Practical resolutions: preparing for the best in 2011 (Part I) The new year offers the chance of renewed energy to accomplish the goals from past years and start fresh projects. This is the first post in a four-blog series about setting home resolutions, come back to see more information on making your existing home more personal, and buying and selling your home in 2011.

Buying Does the Home of Your Dreams Really Exist? When you ask yourself to visualize the home of your dreams, what comes to mind? Certainly not a nondescript 3 bedroom, two bath home. It’s much more likely that your vision could include features like maple flooring, granite countertops, 6-panel doors, built-in speakers, or access to 220-electricity in the garage for a workshop. Everyone has their own custom needs and desires.

Buying The Reality of Home Improvement: HGTV installment On any given weekend in my house, at least a couple of hours will be spent watching the designers, craftspeople and entertainers on HGTV or its spunky sister station, the DIY Network.

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