HouseValues, a locally-based online real estate agent lead generator has been swirling the drain since the national real estate market first started slowing down last year. They were in the news again yesterday, as their CFO jumped ship. For the second time in a year, Kirkland-based HouseValues is restructuring its executive team and laying off…
2007 Not as Rosy as NWMLS Claims
The TV and radio news stations are all blathering yesterday and today about the 2007 year in review report put out by the NWMLS. Most of the reporting is similar to what you can see at the Seattle Times, where they printed a short, unattributed blurb that basically parrots the positive spin put out by…
30 yr. fixed under 5%
I’m seeing 30 yr fixed rates under 5%. If you are considering refinancing, please contact your loan officer. If you are considering a purchase, contact your agent. It is impossible to know how long these rates will remain this low. If you need resources, please let me know off-line. (tim@legacyescrow.net) S-Crow
Huge Property Tax Increase, or Easier Dispute Process?
Haven’t seen this one mentioned on the other local real estate blogs, but it’s definitely of interest to anyone out there that already owns a home (or a home loan, as the case may be). Depending on who you believe, a new bill floating around down in Olympia may either help home owners reduce their…
Link Roundup Trio: Condos, Lies, Lawsuits
Here’s a minor roundup post for you, with a few stories from the last few days that are worth a brief mention: After selling just 17 out of 114 units, an in-progress condo complex near Seattle Center will instead be completed as “luxury apartments.” In recent months, developers have shelved plans to convert several Seattle…