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Seattle Real Estate Housing Inventory

September 16, 2010 Future Home Owners
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Seattle Real Estate is one of the few metropolitan cities that have seen a decrease in the number of homes listed for sale. A percentage of these homes sold with today’s historically low mortgage rates and some homeowners have taken homes off the market.

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FHA Financing Reminder April 5, 2010

March 31, 2010 Real Estate News

FHA financing is increasing the upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) from 1.75% to 2.25% starting April 5, 2010. If you are refinancing your home, this does include streamline refinances as well. Act Now!!

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Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)

February 19, 2010 Real Estate News

HAMP – An increasing number of stuggling homeowners are receiving permanent loan modifications.

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Government Rebate for Energy Efficient Appliances

January 5, 2010 Real Estate News

$300 million dollar Federal rebate program is launching early 2010 for qualified “Energy Star” appliance upgrades. Rebates will be available until February 2012 or until the money is gone!

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Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) Guidelines

December 31, 2009 Real Estate News

Treasury Department released guidelines and forms for its new Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) which is part of the Home Affordable Refinance Program. Program will start in April 2010.

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Home Sales in Washington State rise in Q3 2009

November 11, 2009 Real Estate News

Seattle Real Estate sales rise in Q3 2009. The first time home buyers tax credit is helping increase the figures with the expiration date, but has since been extended and opened to buy ups!

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Seattle Real Estate FHA Condominium Changes October 1, 2009

September 16, 2009 Homeowner Education

Effective October 1, 2009, FHA is implementing a new approval process for Seattle Condominiums to be eligible for FHA/HUD financing.

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Seattle Real Estate – Green Environmental Finishes

August 31, 2009 Green Home

Seattle Green Real Estate materials used increase the quality of health for occupants and protects the environment.

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Seattle Real Estate – Green Efficiency Improvements

August 31, 2009 Green Home

Seattle Green Real Estate is becoming popular for home buyers and owners making improvements. Improving efficiency and an increase in protecting the local environment are popular trends.

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Seattle Real Estate Green Home Information

August 31, 2009 Green Home

Seattle Real Estate builders, owners, and buyer’s are looking at ways to go Green. You can qualify with Energy Efficient Mortgages, tax credits, and monthly savings with a Green-Designed home.

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