The Guaranteed Rural Housing Program, sometimes called “the USDA loan” will be implementing procedural changes in the upcoming months. On October 1st, 2011, they will be lowering the USDA fee (this is the financed fee that gets added to the loan) from the current 3.5% back to 2% for new applicati
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02/25/2011
There’s been a bit of buzz in the news lately asking if it’s cheaper to buy a house than to rent a house in today’s real estate market. I ran the numbers on specific and current listings in our Clark County market to answer that question. These specific scenarios are based on FHA financing, 640+
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01/28/2011
When you file your tax return, you're required to designate an IRS filing status: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household or Qualifying Widow(er). This status determines which tax rates and standard deduction amounts apply to your tax return. Determining the c
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01/04/2011
Buying a first home is an exciting time for many of us. That pride of home ownership plus the freedom of decorating however we'd like is a liberating feeling. Once you own a home, there's no more worrying about the landlord and whether you can paint that ugly pink kitchen, hang new curtains, or (
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09/09/2010
Labor Day looms large for homeowners. The end of summer signals that many of us will soon be immersed in an accelerated work schedule plus soccer practices, homework and other realities of back-to-school season. (Then there are football-filled Sundays that most cut into your handyman time in the
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08/27/2010
Whatever its size, any kitchen can feel more spacious and function better using these simple tips: Paint walls and cabinets a similar color. This makes the the separation appear seamless and allows the eye to travel freely across the room. Clear out unnecessary items. Clutter can make even a larg
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08/24/2010
Are you gearing up to buy your first place? Shopping for a home is exciting, exhausting and a little bit scary. In the end, your aim is to end up with a home you love at a price you can afford. Sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately, many people make mistakes the prevent them from achieving t
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08/05/2010
Downtown Vancouver's Art in the Heart Festival Friday August 6th and Saturday August 7th Hours are Friday starting at 5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM August's First Friday Artwalk in Downtown Vancouver is the biggest and best yet! You won't want to miss this two day event! Start your
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08/02/2010
Steve Borwieck | S&B Real Estate Team / Keller Williams Realty | (360) 241-7305 16308 NE 63RD ST, Vancouver, WA Spacious Floor Plan and Beautiful Backyard! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $239,900 Year Built 1999 Sq Footage 2,341 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified
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07/26/2010
Steve Borwieck | S&B Real Estate Team / Keller Williams Realty | (360) 241-7305 1616 SE 158TH AVE, Vancouver, WA Single Level Living on HUGE Lot! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $220,000 Year Built 1989 Sq Footage 1,626 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage
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07/26/2010