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The U.S. housing market has shown notable stability in 2011 compared to the previous two years when the tax credit made a clear impact. Although recent economic indicators have been less than expected, including a downward revision of GDP and consumer confidence that mirrors early 2009, owning a ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2011   Northwest MLS brokers notch this year’s best monthly tally of sales during August   KIRKLAND, WA, September 6, 2011. August now ranks as this year’s best month for both pending and closed sales around Washington state, according to the latest report from...

Like everything else in life, democracy needs an occasional checkup to make sure it’s working the way we need it to. One of the key parts of healthy democracy is called “redistricting,” and it happens nationwide. It starts with taking a look at how the population has changed over time. We use the...

Newcastle Days has something exciting, interesting, and musical for kids of all ages. The Grand Sponsor of Newcastle Days is Valley Medical Center. Several other sponsors have stepped up to the plate to help make this year’s Newcastle Days quite memorable as well.  Detailed information about the ...

9905 S 230th Street, Kent WA 98031 Closing Date: 08/26/2011Listing Price: $208,900Sold Price: $200,000Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Year Built: 1958Square Feet: 1340Lot Size: 0.364 AcresMLS: 219534 This Fannie Mae owned home is open and warm with tons of natural light! The living room features a built ...

Summertime is fun time! It’s also the peak season for electricity use. To avoid energy bill shock and enjoy an energy-efficient summer, follow these tips: If you have one, get your central air conditioning checked annually by a professional HVAC technician to ensure it is functioning at its best ...

After a drawn-out debate between the House and the Senate, Democrats and Republicans; Congress and the President reached a deal on August 2, 2011, to raise the debt ceiling. Because of the decision and the additional borrowed funds, the United States is safe from defaulting on its debt and will b...

The supply of homes measured in months on the market at their current pace was up during June compared to May. This is in keeping with inventory levels that typically rise during the summer months.  Month’s supply remained 24% below the peak of 12.5 months in July 2010 and 14% above April of 2010...

Mortgage rates remain at record lows after steadily declining in May, primarily due to uncertainty in the global and domestic economies. While these incredible rates represent a significant savings for home buyers, experts note that for the benefits to fully be realized, lending conditions must l...

This marks only the fourth time that prices have increased since June 2006. Home prices rebounded 8.9% in June with median home prices rising to $184,300. This is 0.8% above the year-ago level. Median home prices remain close to 2003–2004 levels. The combination of low prices and historically low...