A friend forwarded me this link that he received in an email from his credit union. Can’t afford a home? Fear not, BECU can wave their magic wand and increase your buying power! Is Your Dream House Just Beyond Your Price Range?posted Apr 04, 2006 Home prices have increased tremendously over the past several years….
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Vashon Island’s Affordability Future
A group of developers and community leaders got together last week in Vashon Island to peer into their crystal balls and predict that area’s future… Developer and Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce president Tom Bangasser said at last week’s Vashon Maury Island Community Council meeting, “People who buy property (on Vashon) to develop it because…
1315 1st Ave Defies Seattle’s Bubble
Here’s an… interesting story about the “tacky little building at 1315 First Ave.“ In the high-stakes game of downtown real estate, the tacky little building at 1315 First Ave. was surely doomed. A group of heavyweight developers, including a billionaire, a wealthy venture capitalist, and a former Seattle mayor, aimed their wrecking ball at Peaches,…
Workplace Anecdotes
My coworker that is selling his Northgate-area house still hasn’t had any luck. In fact, the home that he originally listed at ~$475,000, then dropped to ~$450,000, has had the price reduced again to ~$425,000. Furthermore, it now shows up as a "new listing," listed in the past seven days. Hmm, interesting. Also, I just…
$500,000 Condos In Puyallup
Some parts of the market in the greater Seattle area may be slowing down, but nobody told the condo developers in Puyallup: After several years of public investment in downtown Puyallup, private money is now pouring into multilevel condominiums around Pioneer Park. It appears to be money well spent. Some units are expected to sell…