Windermere - Tacoma
Windermere - Tacoma
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Windermere Real Estate/Paragon Company .................. 7525 28th Street West, University Place, WA 98466 .................. 253.565.1121

CNN Money.com article says Tacoma is a "Best Recovery Bet".

Posted on March 1, 2010
This 2/25/10 article says that nationally, the average home price  is forecast to slip about 6% over the next two years. But  Tacoma is one of  8 cities that is predicted to post gains by September 2011.
 
 
 

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Yahoo! Real Estate Article: Fixating on Price May Cost You the Deal

Posted on February 24, 2010
Sellers who won't budge from a specific dollar figure may sell themselves short.
 
Buyers who drop out of a transaction because the seller's counter-offer shocks them may be quitting before they have really started negotiating. 
 
When a buyer makes an offer to purchase a  property, the purchase price is only one of 5 key elements that together determine the value of that offer.
 
Value Elements in an Offer:
1. Purchase Price
2. Closing Date
3. Inclusions and Exclusions
4. Terms and Conditions
5. Intent and Sincerity
 
To read the entire article and learn how these 5 value elements affect your transaction, and how a professional Realtor® can help them work for you, click here.

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Why Use a REALTOR® ?

Posted on February 3, 2010
Did you know that "Real Estate Agent" is not a synonym for Realtor®? 
 
Only real estate licensees who are members of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) can use the Realtor®  title, and display the trademarked Realtor® logo on their marketing and Sales literature. 
 
As members of the largest professional association in the country, Realtors® are required to adhere to the NAR's strict Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. 
  
Only REALTORS®, who are members of the National Association of REALTORS®, follow a time-tested Code of Ethics, where other real estate licensees may not.
 
Buying or selling your home may be the biggest financial transaction you make in your lifetime.  Ensure you get the professional care it deserves by making sure your agent is a Realtor®.

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7 reasons why today’s “BAD” real estate market may be a GOOD time to buy or sell:

Posted on January 25, 2010

 

1)   HOME BUYER TAX CREDITS EXTENDED AND EXPANDED (Click here to learn more)

2)   LOWER INTEREST RATES

3)   LOWER HOME PRICES  

4)   INCREASED SALES ACTIVITY
5)   FHA MORTGAGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIGHER PRICED HOMES

6)   ZERO DOWNPAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

 

It really is a good time to ACT:

 

·         In many cases a home bought in our current market is 40% to 50% LESS expensive than during the recent boom years due to lower interest rates and prices - especially when one adds in the tax credit benefits.

·         When the "BAD" market goes away, so will most of the advantages described above.

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Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit

Posted on January 19, 2010
Are you or someone you know considering a move this year?  Make sure you know about the new tax credit you may be eligible for.

The Home Buyer Tax Credit has been Extended and Expanded:

 

As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:

 

·         Extends the First-Time Home buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.

·         Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

 
 
 Click here   to learn more about the extended home buyer tax credit and whether you qualify.

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USNews.com says Tacoma #1 to rebound.

Posted on January 12, 2010
Want some encouraging news about the future for Tacoma's real estate market?  This USNews.com article,  "10 Hard-Hit Housing Markets That Are Ready to Rebound", rates Tacoma #1!
 

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More Blog Entries
SmartMoney.com says Tacoma Expected to Fare Best in 2010 - Posted on January 12, 2010
Article from Forbes.com - Posted on November 7, 2008
 
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