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New Minimum Down Payment?

Interesting (easy) read on the prospect of 20% down required for home loans. I agree with the author; seems unlikely. http://ow.ly/h6G3a
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Windermere Los Cabos

Want sun & fun? Still a Buyer’s market in Cabo. Glad to make intros/consult; esp. Nov-March. Here is a little report about the Cabo market from Martin Posch, Owner/Managing Broker of Windermere Los Cabos: It is interesting reading all the positive real estate news up north. Here in Cabo we are normally one year behind the US on either […]
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How Much is too Much?

Some wise advise (S.R. Schill & Associates): “How Much Is Too Much To Pay for Your Home.” Click here to view full pdf.
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VUDE Upcoming Event

Thrive Seattle is happy to announce the next fantastic Velvet Underground Dining Experience (www.thevude.com) event with John Howie and 2bar Spirits on January 18th. Interested in attending? The first 5 people who post/email/call/text me back will receive 15% off their ticket price (regular price $150). This is the first time The VUDE has offered discounted […]

Uncategorized New Minimum Down Payment? Interesting (easy) read on the prospect of 20% down required for home loans. I agree with the author; seems unlikely. http://ow.ly/h6G3a

Uncategorized Windermere Los Cabos Want sun & fun? Still a Buyer’s market in Cabo. Glad to make intros/consult; esp. Nov-March. Here is a little report about the Cabo market from Martin Posch, Owner/Managing Broker of Windermere Los Cabos: It is interesting reading all the positive real estate news up north. Here in Cabo we are normally one year behind the US on either […]

Uncategorized How Much is too Much? Some wise advise (S.R. Schill & Associates): “How Much Is Too Much To Pay for Your Home.” Click here to view full pdf.

Uncategorized VUDE Upcoming Event Thrive Seattle is happy to announce the next fantastic Velvet Underground Dining Experience (www.thevude.com) event with John Howie and 2bar Spirits on January 18th. Interested in attending? The first 5 people who post/email/call/text me back will receive 15% off their ticket price (regular price $150). This is the first time The VUDE has offered discounted […]

Uncategorized Real Estate Market Update I’ve highlighted what I consider to be the two key elements to determine market time and pricing. Note that we now have low inventory, price appreciation, and low (but rising) rates. There aren’t many people left who are still looking for the bottom. Those who were waiting for it are queued up and eager now […]

Uncategorized Rent vs Buy Calculator Awesome rent v. buy calculator allowing for adjustments (expected home value appreciation, rental rate changes, etc.) http://ow.ly/fhWRz

Uncategorized 1/3 of Seattle Homeowners Underwater http://ow.ly/fjW6M 34.2% of Seattle homeowners under water; down from 37.8% last quarter. National numbers: 28.2%; was 30.9% – Zillow

Uncategorized Green Lake Pathway of Lights 2012 This is a really cool event. For those who showed up last year and found me not there…I promise I won't flee to the sun this time. I hope you can make it! You Are Invited to the Green Lake Pathway of Lights 2012! When: Saturday, December 8th Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Windermere Green […]

Uncategorized How would you like the gift of a 2013 Calendar of beautiful images? Dear Friends & Family, What a year! Sometimes, I just can't believe the splendor around us. I know I am biased; treated daily to the beauty of Mount Rainier exploding from the skyline or the shimmering waters that embrace Seattle. Interested in some of those images at your home or office? If so, […]

Uncategorized Congratulations Brian & Julie! Brian is long-time client and friend; we worked together years ago to get him into a condo then a few years later to get him out of it. This project was to get him and his wife Julie into their first home together. I love that this property was a “sleeper.” Mark, my partner […]

Uncategorized Congratulations Ryan and Lily! Great house; better lot! This was enjoyable to start, because one of the Buyers used to be my assistant. Ryan is now a successful recruiter; I really appreciated seeing what he has done with his career. Ryan and his wife Lily ended up with a fairly well-maintained, one-owner, mid-century home perched high above […]

Uncategorized Housing is Coming Back http://ow.ly/f8Fsj It seems that most agree housing is "coming back." If you are looking for reasons why, try these:

Uncategorized The Windermere Family http://ow.ly/fejeq A bit about why I am with Windermere: from 1989 visit for Opening Day to today, commitment to community has never wavered

Uncategorized Bellevue Development When the suburban lots start go…Interesting 14 sales in $1M range in suburban Bellevue development; Buyers undeterred by large supply http://ow.ly/fgpmH

Uncategorized Taller Buildings in South Lake Union on the Horizon http://ow.ly/fjTUI The latest on Vulcan's SLU push. Maybe this is how they'll use the proceeds of the sale to AMZN.

Uncategorized Amazon: Looking to Expand What's SLU without AMZN(ing) growth projections? If you anchor corporate HQ in a city, you've got to cover your bases…http://ow.ly/fjUvz

Uncategorized Changing Tax Rates: Real Estate Investors http://ow.ly/fbhPT …on likely changing tax rates and 1031 exchanges for real property investors (explanation of 1031s in paragraph 8 )

Uncategorized When Trees Obstruct Views http://ow.ly/fak98 When trees and views collide…any thoughts on John Olerud's latest win?

Uncategorized Foreign Buyers On the growth of "foreign" investment in US real estate (9% of US homes by dollar vol). Leading the charge, AZ,TX,CA,FLA.http://ow.ly/f6aNF

Uncategorized Prices Up, Inventory Down On W. WA resi r/e supply (down)/demand(up) & prices(up). Note condos: lifted by apartment sales (Aspira: $510K/unit avg).http://ow.ly/f8Fi4