Category | Resources

Home buyer tax credit deadline approaches

Posted on 15 February 2010

The April 30, 2010 purchase deadline is approaching for buyers looking to take advantage of either the first-time or the repeat home buyers tax credit.

Tags: , ,

FHA Announces New Changes

Posted on 20 January 2010

FHA, today, proposed significant changes to its program in order to reduce its risk, which will increase costs for borrowers.

Tags: , , , ,

FHA condo guideline changes

Posted on 16 October 2009

Effective December 7, 2009 November 2, 2009, FHA will introduce changes to its condominium approval process and eligibility guidelines.

Tags: , , , , ,

For Lease: The Shannon Condo $2700 – 2bdrm Capitol Hill

Posted on 29 July 2009

For lease: Spacious 1,300 sq ft two-bedroom on the top of Capitol Hill featuring fantastic views!

Sale concessions can lead to higher down payment

Posted on 17 June 2009

When negotiating sales concessions on a purchase, be aware that it can affect the down payment amount.

HUD approves monetizing the $8,000 tax credit

Posted on 29 May 2009

HUD just approved the monetization of the $8,000 first-time home buyers tax credit on FHA loans, making it available to buyers at the time of purchase. Though, a few caveats apply.

Tags: , , , ,

Can I hire my contractor dad to inspect my condo?

Posted on 26 April 2009

It’s time in the buying process to get the condo inspected, but who should you get to do it and can your dad or a friend do it for you.

Tags:

Revised first-time homebuyer tax credit

Posted on 16 February 2009

The $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 revises the first-time homebuyers tax credit.

Tags: ,

Fannie Mae revises condo guidelines

Posted on 12 February 2009

Effective March 1, 2009, Fannie Mae is implementing condo guideline changes “in light of the current condo market and the need to mitigate risk on condo loans”. Some of these changes may affect a buyer’s ability to obtain conventional condo loans for new and established condos

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

January 2009 Seattle condo market update

Posted on 08 February 2009

The median Seattle condo price rose to $335,000 last month, a record high and an 9.84% increase over January of last year. Unfortunately, that was due to high-end unit closings in downtown (MLS area 701) rather than an overall market improvement.

Tags: , , , , , ,

SEARCH The Seattle Condo Blog
Sign up for The Seattle Condo Blog Newsletter

 

Fleur De Lis Condo Seattle Fleur De Lis Condo
Classic corner one-bedrom
Open House Sunday 3/14 1-4pm
Mosler Lofts Mosler Lofts
Large studio flat
Cristalla Condo Seattle Cristalla Condominium
One-bedroom + Den

 

New Condo Projects

Downtown / Belltown Condos

More Condos


Queen Anne Condos


Capitol Hill Condos

More Condos


North Seattle Condos

More Condos


West Seattle Condos


Eastside Condos


Bellevue