North Sound Property News

 With lending markets going through some difficult times, and the real estate market doing poorly seemingly everywhere BUT Seattle (I think we’re all holding our breath to see what the next few months have in store for us here), I think it is important to get some useful tips into the hands of homeowners who […]

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Everyone’s family has a Great Depression story.  Some families were devastated by economic crisis, others came through relatively unscathed.  But in some way, our nation (in fact, the world) carries deep psychic scars from this period and in any time of economic upheaval, those cultural memories can come rushing back whether the situation merits such […]

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I’ve had a very busy week and as a result, not able to post much.  But, I’ve been doing my darnedest to keep up with the news in the real estate and lending markets.  It’s been a bad week.  Although, I still think that what is happening is going to be better in the long-term […]

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The market in Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Bothell, Kenmore and Mountlake Terrace has slowed a bit, although market activity is still in the healthy range.  But no matter how crappy the market is, no matter how hard it is for buyers to get a zero down loan, sellers still want to sell their house for the very best price […]

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I received the following email from one of the lenders I work with yesterday morning:
As you may be aware, our industry has taken some big hits in the last week or so.  Many lenders and investment companies are taking a look at their portfolios and loan programs.  Some companies have ceased business altogether and others are […]

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