The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to streamline the short sale process in order to help more homeowners avoid foreclosure. This news came out last week. The first stage of the new process will begin in June. The new timelines include the requireme
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04/25/2012
There are presently 23 Foreclosures for Sale in Whatcom County, WA. These are all the Bank Owned homes listed for sale as of 4/22/12. These homes are all ready for new owners. Contact me if you'd like to tour a home in your location and price range. If you have any questions or want to see a
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04/22/2012
The Skagit Valley Tulip Fields are in bloom. It's a great time to get out and see the tulips feilds in Mt Vernon. The tulips are up and the colorful fields are an incredible sight. There are loads of pictures at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival fanpage. The flowers will probably be around for an
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04/21/2012
RARE - Recycled Art & Resource Expo is Bellingham's celebration of recycled art and innovation. It is a 3 day event from April 20th-22nd that will be held in several venues around town. There will be exhibits, workshops, speakers, entertainment and vendors. Take home some ideas, get creative and
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04/20/2012
It has been five years since the U.S. housing bust sent sales and prices declining. Is this the year things will turn around and look like a recovery? Lower prices, record low mortgage rates, rising rents and an improving job market appear to be bringing out potential buyers. Foreclosures are lea
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04/16/2012
Bank of America is making changes to its short sale procedures with a goal of reducing the time frame for a short sale decision to less than three weeks. Beginning Saturday, April 14, real estate professionals working with B of A will be required to submit five documents for short sales with an
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04/14/2012
