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Tom Kelly

Tom Kelly was formerly a Content Contributor to MyNorthwest.com.

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.

10 years ago