The Seattle Condo Blog | Seattle Condos and Lofts

Time is running out for FHA condo recertification of hundreds of Seattle area condos. If your building was approved for FHA prior to October 2008, it must be recertified to keep its approval status.

Mortgage Help Day connects homeowners facing foreclosure with their lenders and HUD-certified counselors to help remedy their situation.

FHA to adjust mortgage insurance premium fees effective October 4, 2010.

FHA condo approvals are on the rise. Over 60 Seattle condos gained approval this year alone…so far.

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

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

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

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

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

New mortgage fees and restrictions may hinder investment condo opportunities.