Current Articles and Information

11-06-09- FLASH!! President Obama has made it official - the first time buyer credit has been signed into law and extended in addition to offering a credit to "move-up" buyers!  See details here:

New vs Old Tax Credit Comparison

9-23-09-Genworth, Group Health credit union’s primary issuer of mortgage insurance, just lifted their “Declining Market” restrictions on the state of Washington and many other states around the country. This could be a great indication of long-term stability of our housing market.

 How Do I Qualify for the First Time Buyer Tax Credit and What is it? 

www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/index.html

 Interesting Links

Alan Pope - Appraiser - Market Statistics/Charts

http://www.alanpope.com/charts.htm

Real Estate BLOGS

Commentary and Debate on Seattle real estate market 

http://www.raincityguide.com/

Jillayne Schlicke - continuing education instructor on real estate trends, laws

http://ceforward.com/

Commentary and Debate - good, bad, ugly on real estate market

http://seattlebubble.com/blog/

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