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!
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
GGMATTHEWS – Realtor in Vancouver. Get INVOLVED! Learn about the possible loss of our HOMEOWNERS interest rate TAX DEDUCTION
PaperWhites – Winter Blooms
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
December 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
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
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
October Tips
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Happy October,The leaves are turning and the air is chilling. Autumn has officially begun! It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a little outdoor maintenance before winter sets in.Whatever your needs, Lowe’s is here to help. With expert advice and home remodeling supplies from paint to lighting and everything in between, Lowe’s has [...]
Corner Lot, Is it an Asset?
October 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
Real estate is HYPER-LOCAL
August 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
I’ve said it so often, it could be my theme song: Real estate is hyper-local. Recently I read a well written article by Tara-Nicholle Nelsony. She effectively outlines some of the variations on real estate values and trends and reminds us… REAL ESTATE IS HYPER LOCAL. Markets move up and down on their own [...]
Vancouver Farmers Market – saturday morning
August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today was absolutely a fabulous morning at Vancouver’s Saturday Market! adjacent to ESTHER SHORT PARK . Bustling and busy, but for me the cool morning was perfect for serious shopping! The market is always a pleasure and the quality of fruits and vegatables is a delight to both the eyes and taste. Vancouver/Clark County boasts [...]
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