Archive for November, 2009

Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit all-time low

November 27th, 2009
According to MarketWatch, “Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.78% this week, matching an all-time low in Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates, released Wednesday. The mortgage averaged 4.83% last week and 5.97% a year...View Property

Zillow’s Real Estate Market Reports for September

November 19th, 2009
According to Zillow’s Real Estate Market Reports for September, Pierce County home values are down 6% from the previous year. Seattle home values were up 0.0% compared to August and down 9.1% compared to September 2008. ...View Property

The Extension and Expansion of the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit is Now Law

November 9th, 2009
The government has just extended and expanded tax credits for home buyers – and not just those buying for the first time. First time home buyers can now receive an $8,000 tax credit through April 30,...View Property