How dare the state force those poor wealthy people to buy homes right next to the freeway! http://t.co/RrUUEYOj # Heat maps of the areas most affected by this weekend's Conforming Loan Limit change in this @Redfin post: http://t.co/gV3ZnPZM # Hah, hilarious. HGTV drinking game. RT @Estately: Watch House Hunters? Make it even more interesting… http://t.co/d2rByGVW…
Reader Question: How to Make an All-Cash REO Offer?
A reader asked a question on the Mid-Week Open Thread that I thought deserved more discussion here: I’ve been a long time reader of the blog and it has given me great support in waiting for the right house to buy. I have found an REO recently and am interested in making a Cash offer….
September Reporting Roundup: Motivated Buyers Edition
It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead of subjecting yourself to boring rehashes of the NWMLS press release (or in addition to, if that’s what floats your boat). To kick things off, here’s an excerpt from the NWMLS press release: Northwest MLS…
NWMLS: Flat is Still the New Up. Trust Us.
September market stats were published by the NWMLS this afternoon. Here’s their press release: Northwest MLS brokers say September activity reflects "healthy activity, positive trends" “This market is proving to be challenging, but not for the reasons you might think,” said OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate Co. He pointed out interest rates are…
Cheapest Homes: October 2011 Edition
Let’s check in again on the cheapest homes around Seattle proper. Here’s our methodology: I search the listings for the cheapest homes currently on the market, excluding short sales, in the city of Seattle proper. Any properties that are in obvious states of extreme disrepair based on listing photos and descriptions will be excluded. This…