FHA loans are mortgages issued by qualified lenders and insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). 1. FHA Loans Are Not Only For Lower-Income Borrowers. FHA loans are available to everyone. In fact, even Bill Gates can get one. There is no maximum income restriction associated with FHA loans. Borrowers do need to substantiate income [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash. (July 6, 2010) – Home sales around Western and Central Washington remained sluggish, but not all the numbers were down. June’s pending sales (mutually accepted offers) outgained the total for May by 5.8 percent. Closed sales were up from both a year ago and the previous month. Brokers also applauded congressional approval of [...]

If you are a first time homebuyer who has served outside the US, you may qualify for the tax credit extension!  Here are some of the basic qualifications; The homebuyer must have served for at least 90 days outside the US between Dec. 31, 2008 and May 1, 2010 They must be a member of the [...]

We Need Your Votes For BlueScape as The People’s Choice Innovator Award You can’t spell innovation without “C and B!” Inman has announced the finalists for the 2010 Inman Innovator Awards and Coldwell Banker is the only national real estate brand with multiple finalist entries for both the new BlueScape search and our consumer blog [...]

  COLDWELL BANKER ANNOUNCES NEW MASTER FRANCHISOR IN FRANCE, COLDWELL BANKER ALSO WILL EXPAND BRAND INTO MONACO   Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Demeure S.A.  to expand the Coldwell Banker® brand in France and into Monaco.  With the addition of Monaco, the Coldwell Banker network now extends [...]

  The San Juan County Association of Realtors® and Washington State Realtors® , will host a regional Critical Areas/Shoreline workshop June 18, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anacortes Library 1220 10th St., Anacortes   Whether you own a waterfront home or just enjoy walking on the beach, you will find this presentation very informative. This [...]

4002 Oakes Avenue, Anacortes, WA. 98221  Sale Price $1,675,000      MLS # 29091879  Come join me in experiencing one of the best view homes on Fidalgo Island at 4002 Oaks Ave. This Luxury home is on the way to the Washington State Ferry. Look for the blue and white Coldwell Banker signs. Sweeping breathtaking views of [...]

In order to do a good job in representing La Conner and Anacortes Waterfront Homes and Luxury Properties, it is important to have an in-depth understanding of the National and International Luxury Real Estate Market. Here are a few stats you might find interesting:   Top 10 U.S. Luxury Real Estate Markets According to the U.S. Census, [...]

  Although homes prices have softened in the Northwest, we continue to see the average price of a Luxury Home Increase.  80% of Luxury Homes in the Puget Sound area are in King County, but since that is where the majority of our Luxury Home buyers come from, the information is important to us.  Here are some [...]

With 90% of home buyers starting their home search on line, it is important to have your Waterfront or Luxury property featured on the right websites.  At COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND LIVING we have a network of international Coldwell Banker office.  Not only are we a national company, but our marketing withour borders has global reach. [...]