This & That - A Real Estate Blog by Steve Swanson

Previous posts covered the Washington State Legislature's efforts to get the Fed's $8,000 first time homebuyer credit available to the buyer for use as a downpayment at closing. The Governor has signed the legislation that allows the Washington State Housing Finance Commission to make the funds available, however the program's ...

Like a ten year old on a road trip, people are wondering if real estate prices have hit the bottom… are we there yet?  It goes beyond the usual “how’s the real estate market?”  More than ever, it’s:  Is this a good time to buy?  How do you buy a foreclosure?  Is it hard to get a ...

Beyond the usual “how’s the real estate market?”  …I’m being asked more real estate related questions than ever.  Is this a good time to buy?  How do you buy a foreclosure?  Is it hard to get a mortgage?  Are homes selling … How long would it take to sell my home?There is confusion, ...