Real Estate Foreclosure rates – Washington State

Nationally Foreclosures declined 24 percent in 2011    to 830,000 from 1.1 million in 2010, according to a new report by CoreLogic. Nationally, 1.4 million homes, or 3.4 percent of all homes with a mortgage, were in the foreclosure inventory at the end of 2011. For the month of December, 55,000 homes had completed the foreclosure process, [...]

Saving our Interest Rate Deduction!

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GGMATTHEWS – Realtor in Vancouver. Get INVOLVED! Learn about the possible loss of our HOMEOWNERS interest rate TAX DEDUCTION

PaperWhites – Winter Blooms

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PAPER WHITES  -  Easy Winter Bloom This is a great time to plant indoor blooms and Paperwhites are EASY, FRAGRANT and force easily. Weeks of enjoyment from first blush to full bloom, you can start spring indoors NOW!  Paperwhites ~ FRAGRANT ~ 20 bulbs ~ 17+cm (largest commercially available) Share

CHRISTMAS TREES and Fire Safety

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A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. [...]

Selling your Home – Seasonal report

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LIST YOUR HOME IN WINTER???? As we roll through the holidays and into winter, many would-be sellers will be holding off on listing their home, waiting for the spring “selling season” to put their home on the market. But if you’re ready to sell your home now, is waiting until spring the best strategy? Not [...]

Short Sales – Things to know about buying a short sale

You have heard the phrase “there is nothing short about short sales”. Recently, I received an inquiry from a buyer who was interested in pursuing short sale opportunities that went something like this “I am interested in short sale properties. I am a serious investor looking for a home for my wife and myself. If [...]