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  • No answers on this. My question is, how bad is Everett (by Mukilteo Blvd borders with Everett) perceived? Is that perceived as a bad neighborhood? For example, in the Eastside I am familiar with Bellevue - Renton and typically people who can afford …
  • I forgot to say the condo was appraised few weeks ago at $250,000. I paid $280,000. I owe $278,000. Ding. It will be tough. If I sell it now, I'd take a $40K hit if I count real state agent fees, etc. I can't lose that type of money. I'd rather f…
  • Thanks! I think that makes sense. Regarding your advice to rent in California. You think prices here will not go up soon as well, right? Not that I necessarily want to invest, but my fear is that going back to the boom days, a house I can buy for…
  • This is in line with my experience. After losing my six figure income and successfully demonstrating I could qualify for the "House Affordability" Loan Modification plan - which is in my experience just looks good on paper - the stupidity of lend…
  • In my case, I lost my six figure job in February. Then immediately I submitted the modification for the Obama plan. It is under review now and the only reason it was not approved to get the 2% 40 years according to the bank is because the stupid neg…
  • Thanks for the reply. Based on my skills and job market, I think I have good chances to get a job within 2 months. The problem is that no one knows for sure. The car is already for sale. I have two cars (one already paid) so it is fine and rig…
  • I do not think that husband and wife work to sustain the mortgage. I think it is the opposite. I believe that because most parents work, home prices and other items adjusted price accordingly.