Tag Archives: first time home buyer

House Key State Bond Financing Program

By Toby Barnett | Published: September 18, 2009

House Key State Bond is a Washington State sponsored first time home buyer financing program that focuses on educating potential mortgagees so the mortgagees are able to qualify for government subsidies. These subsidies can then be used to buy down [...]

First Time Buyer Assistance for Washington Residents

By Toby Barnett | Published: January 14, 2008

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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Home Buyer & Seller Advice

Free Market Analysis: Snohomish County
Sellers, I am sure you are very curious to know the value of your home in light of the recent changes in the mortgage industry and how it is effecting the current real estate climate. You probably already have gone [...]

County Activities, Events, & News

Can a Tsunami Happen and Impact the Puget Sound?
This morning a 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck near the east coast of Honshu Japan sending a tsunami around the Pacific Ocean. While watching the news, it can be easily said that Japan has felt the greatest impact of the earthquake [...]

Real Estate Statistics & Updates

Residential Real Estate Statistics for December 2011
Snohomish County is well into 2012, with another day of snow, and December 2011′s real estate statistics are published for review. Personal Experience Moment: To the disappointment of current clients, I noticed many homes in the $75k – $150 price [...]

Washington Recreational Activities

Camping in Soap Lake – Eastern Washington Vacations
This last weekend, seems I am traveling more since the tourism office closed, my girlfriend, her little ones and I ventured east of the Cascades to Soap Lake RV Resort. Located on the northern shore of Soap Lake, with the [...]