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Beat the Bank 12/20/2009

Here are the picks for today of bank owned properties that may deserve some attention from buyers: 1.) Mukilteo, Here is one that Bank of America is going to take a bath on. Someone Stole the Kitchen!, other than that this is an awesome 2007- 5,000 sq./ft.
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Beat the Bank Suggestions 12/17/2009

Here are the picks for today of bank owned properties that may deserve some attention from buyers: 1.) Today for Snohomish County there are 9 new price reduced Condos in a new development in Arlington. They are really nice and Horizon Bank is dying to
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VA Loan Limits Change for Our Counties

http://www.homeloans.va.gov/loan_limits.htm This is the link for the new 2010 VA loan limits. They have changed for our counties!! 2010 loan limits for King, Peirce, and Snohomish counties is $481,250 vs $550,000 in 2009 2010 loan limits for San Juan

Buying Foreclosed Properties

This weekend we came across a good example of the difference between buying at the foreclosure auction and buying with Scion Realty Group. A house at 9418 105th Ave. NE in Lake Stevens was built in 2004 and needs about $10,000 to repaint the interior,

Tax Credit Extended, and expanded to include more buyers

Scion Realty Group Some great news to help out homebuyers (and the economy) Senators Agree To Extend Homebuyer Tax Credit - Money News Story - KIRO Seattle Source: www.kirotv.com WASHINGTON -- Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for

First Time Homeowner Tax Credit .... Set to END NOVEMBER 30th

Here is a video explaining the First Time Homeowner Tax Credit. Keep in mind, this program ends November 30th. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIVb2ordwNQ
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Sellers - Improvements it makes sense to do

Improvements it makes sense to do In today’s competitive market, sellers aren’t recouping the money they put into upgrades the way they did in the past. But there are still areas where a judicious investment will pay out with a timely sale.
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HUD Bids? How?

To bid on a HUD listed home, you need to work with a HUD Certified Broker. Scion Realty Group can help you with making an offer on a HUD home, and get you smoothly through their purchase process. Contact us with any questions.

Tax Credit to Down Payment

In the Seattle Times article " Tax credit can be bridge to new home " published May 23, 2009 and then followed by the article " Federal cash for mortgage down payments " published June 7, 2009, there is some explanation about how the

Federal Housing Rescue Plan Launches

Federal Housing Rescue Plan Launches The Obama Administration’s program to rescue distressed home owners got off the ground this week. The program was announced on Feb. 18, but it took several weeks to put the bureaucracy in place. Six of the nation’s

Mortgage Affordability Modifications - the new Government Program

See if you qualify for a mortgage affordability modification from the new government program: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov

Recent Activity in Marysville/Snohomish/Lake Stevens Active Listings/Sold Listings

Curious about current market activity? Here is a graph of the activity in Lake Stevens, Marysville, and Snohomish between April and September of this year. Want other stats or information? You can either check back here often, or drop me a message with

Want the Real Story?...... Fact #8

Fact #8: Homes sell when they’re priced right and show well. Buyers are looking for value in today’s market. When sellers make their home’s value obvious, they make a sale—it’s as simple as that.

Want the Real Story?...... Fact #7

Fact #7: First-time buyers lose money while they wait on the sidelines. First, renters typically pay more state and federal income taxes than homeowners with a mortgage deduction. Renters are also losing the wealth they could be accumulating as they pay
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Want the Real Story?...... Fact #6

Fact #6: First-time buyers have a real advantage in today’s market. First-time buyers can buy at a reduced price without having to sell at one too. Higher limits on lower cost conforming loans also help first-time buyers purchase more home for their
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