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Mortgage Credit Certificate Tax Credit

By on March 2, 2011 in Feature, Mortgage, Real Estate with 1 Comment
Mortgage Credit Certificate Tax Credit

The Mortgage Credit Certificate is an often overlooked tax credit that’s worth $1000s for first-time home buyer’s.

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HOA Foreclosure and the FHA Squeeze

Linkage: Condo HOA’s foreclosure option for delinquent owners; FHA changes create resale challenges for condo sellers.

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FHA Condo Approvals Set to Expire Soon

By on October 26, 2010 in Feature, Mortgage, Real Estate with 5 Comments

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.

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Fresh Ideas Home and Condo Tour

By on September 17, 2010 in Home Buying, Real Estate with 1 Comment
Fresh Ideas Home and Condo Tour

Tour 84 new home and condo developments throughout Puget Sound during the 2010 Fresh Ideas Home and Condo Tour.

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Mortgage Help Day – October 2, 2010

Mortgage Help Day – October 2, 2010

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

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FHA Mortgage Insurance fees changing Oct 4th

By on August 17, 2010 in Feature, Mortgage with 0 Comments
FHA Mortgage Insurance fees changing Oct 4th

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

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Seattle condos gain FHA approval

By on May 31, 2010 in Feature, Mortgage, Real Estate with 4 Comments
Seattle condos gain FHA approval

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

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New home inspection requirements in 2010

By on April 9, 2010 in Condo Inspection, Real Estate with 5 Comments

New requirements for home inspectors in Washington State effective July 1, 2010.

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Home buyer tax credit deadline approaches

By on February 15, 2010 in Feature, Home Buying, Real Estate with 2 Comments
Home buyer tax credit deadline approaches

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.

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FHA Announces New Changes

By on January 20, 2010 in Feature, Mortgage, Real Estate with 2 Comments
FHA Announces New Changes

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

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