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Top 30 Lenders in Snohomish County for January 2009

To my surprise over $466 million dollars in loans where originated in Snohomish County for the first month of 2009. The total value of loans originated is no where near as high as the booming real estate times of the [...]

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All About Washington State Foreclosures

It’s certainly not something you would want to think about or plan for, but when you’re in danger of losing the roof above your head, it’s best to be armed with the facts that could save you from foreclosure or [...]

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USDA Financing: Marysville, Arlington, Lake Stevens & Granite Falls

When most people hear the about the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) it is usually associated with standard of beef and not a rural and community development program. The Rural and Community Development “provides homeownership opportunities to rural Americans, [...]

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Subprime housing meltdown

As the lending industry continues to implode frustrations between buyers and sellers are on the rise. With the collapse of the Subprime market shockwaves flow through the industry. Subprime loans were made and packaged into groups and then were rated [...]

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First Time Buyer Assistance for Washington Residents

There are many myths running around, mostly pushed by the national media, that there is no more money to be lent out for first time home buyers. But that is not the case for the first time buyer in Washington [...]

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FHA Secure has rolled out for Washington Residents

The mortgage loan has to be currently late or in arrears FHA’s rescue program for distressed homeowners is finally here! Here’s how it works: The homeowner’s current loan has to be an ARM. It must have been paid on time [...]

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Workable Solutions to a National Financing Problem

There have been many blogs discussing and pointing fingers on who is to blame for the subprime collapse; the lenders, loose restrictions, over inflated home prices, rising interest rates and so on. But what there has not been a lot [...]

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Government Refinancing Assistance – FHA Secure

In the wake of the recent lending industry crisis, President Bush announced this morning, from the Rose Garden and reported by AP, that the United States Government would be their to assist homeowners.

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Home Buyer & Seller Advice

  • Taking a closer look at the residential real estate appraisal

    In today’s real estate climate it is imperative to properly understand the valuation process a property goes through. Home valuation tools are readily available to every internet user and usually all that is required is a username and password and [...]

County Activities, Events, & News

  • Fall Pictures of Snohomish County 2011

    As Summer has given way to fall, a brilliant display of color has swept throughout Western Washington. It can’t be said enough in my opinion, Washington State has 4 full seasons and each defined by changes in temperature, color, and [...]

Real Estate Statistics & Updates

  • Snohomish County Residential Housing Statistics for April 2012

    Boy have times changed and I wouldn’t have pegged Snohomish County to be experiencing similarities to the most recent real estate bubble. Without the sub prime markets, predatory activities, and general real estate fever, Snohomish County has been shifting back [...]

Washington Recreational Activities

  • Mount Vernon’s Tulip Fields at Tulip Town

    Everyday I am amazed on how much there is to do in the State that I still have not done. Yesterday marked another adventure 1st with a trip to Tulip Town in Mount Vernon. Right now you’re probably thinking “You [...]