Seattle places third in ‘best place to be an agent’
Denver finished first in the website poll, followed by Irvine, California.
9 years ago
Traffic tickets could soon bump home insurance rate
The TransUnion study found the loss ratio for a homeowner insurance company is about two times greater with owners who have severe court violations than those who have none.
9 years ago
Deja vu: More homeowners drawing out equity cash
Forty-two percent of mortgage refinances last fall had borrowers who took cash out of their homes and did not refinance just to get a lower interest rate.
9 years ago
Highlight the positive? Ugly homes lure curious buyers
One listing reads: "This is truly the worst home in the best neighborhood."
9 years ago
Percentage of first-time buyers sinks to record low
The median age has held steady at 31 since 2011.
9 years ago
Percentage of first-time buyers sinks to record low
The median age has held steady at 31 since 2011.
9 years ago
National average of a new home hits 2,720 square feet
The average new-home size was 2,360 square feet during the 2008 financial crisis.
9 years ago
Five homebuyer moves that irk sales agents
Real estate professionals say they wish more clients could get past the aesthetics of the house, especially since so many of the items that bother them are easily fixable.
9 years ago
Realtor site offers buyer, seller tips for 2016
Buyers who start their hunt early will likely face less competition and have just as many homes for-sale to consider.
9 years ago
Holiday traditions linger in – and out – of the home
Our old house, a large in-city place jammed with the craziness and crayons brought by four young people, looked great during the holidays.
9 years ago
Expect inventory shortage to stick around in 2016
There is a strong pent-up demand with a high number of 18 to 34 year olds still living with their parents,.
9 years ago
Reverse mortgages as a retirement tool – 9 a.m. Sunday
Misunderstood funds should complement other assets.
10 years ago
Buy sight unseen? 20 percent make offer without visiting
Real estate agents offer a few tips to help buyers feel more confident that they are making the right choice
10 years ago
Six tips to help curtail home energy costs
Utility costs are accelerating, and this winter will likely bring no exception.
10 years ago
Low inventory: Buyers will not break for Christmas
The conventional wisdom that nobody makes serious visits or submits offers on houses for sale during the holidays will not apply in 2015.
10 years ago
Glowing jobs report could spark interest rate increase
Applications for home mortgages on the rise.
10 years ago
Ten percent of Seattle owners still remain ‘under water’
Almost a million fewer U.S. homeowners were "under water" in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the same period last year.
10 years ago
Big-time gains: County sellers average 48 percent profit
Seattle's median home prices rose 10 percent from a year ago in October, according to RealtyTrac.
10 years ago
Speedy Wi-Fi ranks No. 1 on renters’ top five amenity list
More than half of residents surveyed say they prefer to live within walking distance of a grocery store or a neighborhood restaurant.
10 years ago
Great expectations: New construction to spark 2016 sales
Realtor.com forecasts 10-year high in total homes sold next year.
10 years ago
Three tips for homebuyers during seasonal sales
After buyers have received a preapproval on their home loan, they must be cautious with their finances.
10 years ago
What’s in a name? Homes on female streets worth more
Realtor.com evaluated property values of listings on its website and found that there are more properties on male streets than female-named streets.
10 years ago
When did you buy? Check the down years for equity
The national average for homeowners who purchased their home eight to 10 years ago - from 2005 to 2007, during the height of the real estate bubble - have earned just $3,000 or 1 percent in equity.
10 years ago
More than one-third of home deals miss closing date
Financing, appraisal, and home inspection issues were the major problems of all contracts delayed or terminated.