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 [...]

Everyone Welcome!!! Priced to SELL!!!! Bring all offers!!! Country charm & warmth – Private setting located on 2.5 acres, this wonderful home has hardwood floors & vaulted clear cedar ceilings plus a floor to ceiling stone FP in living room. Spacious kitchen, pantry and cabinetry. Extra large deck off dining room. Large spa and game [...]

Like owning waterfront & acreage without paying the price!  This charming 3-story nautically-themed home sits just above and next to the greenbelt and expansive community beach of Cook’s Cove.  Nothing will ever be built there!   It has a very private feel with woods on two sides and the beach directly in front. The view from [...]

 RISMEDIA, June 7, 2010—Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting the broad impact of the home buyer tax credit and favorable housing affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator, rose 6.0% to 110.9 based on contracts signed in April, from an upwardly [...]

If you’re like most homeowners, there is never a shortage of options when it comes to projects around the house. But studies have shown that some of the highest return on household improvements can come from those on the outside, not the inside. A primary reason is that outside investments can produce curb appeal, which [...]

How has home buying changed? Take a look at what a difference 10 years makes: Percentage of U.S. homebuyers who:        1999                2009 Bought a single-family home                      82%                 78% Bought in a suburban neighborhood             46%                 54% Began their home search online                 37%                 90% Were married couples                              68%                 60% Were single women                               15%                 21% Were single men                                    7%                   10% [...]

New to the school district this year is Cap Sante High School, an education alternative situated in portable buildings just east of Anacortes High School.  Cap Sante High School, with an enrollment of almost 50 students in grade 9-12, offers not only a learning alternative, but proximity to AHS features such as the high school’s [...]

Many Americans are optimistic that the 2010s will be much better than the  past decade, according to Pew Research Center. Nearly half of those surveyed have a negative impression of the past 10 years, while 27 percent have a positive view.  But 59 percent of Americans say they are optimistic that the next decade will [...]

With low home prices, interest rates and government tax incentives for first-time home buyers, Coldwell BankerIsland Living  real estate agents are seeing an influx of singles walking through the door. For greater insight into this demographic, Coldwell Banker Real Estate conducted a national online survey of more than 1,000 single homeowners in April 2010 on [...]