View the rainbow of mortgage interest rates over the last 30 years here.

Stefanie and I will be happy to help you and everyone you know, take advantage of the all-time low interest rates and home prices. Please call me at 253-630-1828 to get started!

This link explains “The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation” on the IRS website, which expires at the end of this year. If you have questions, please consult your attorney and/or accountant. I will be happy to help you with your real estate needs!

Renters often hear jeers that they’re paying somebody else’s mortgage. They feel pressure to escape rent increases and take advantage of low home prices last seen a decade ago. Read this helpful article on my blog, here.

More and more people are considering renting out their current home so they may complete their desired move. Read this helpful article that includes a list of five suggestions to help you make the decision about whether to rent your home, and how to minimize the tenant issues you fear, if you do.

The benefits of being a homeowner are felt all year long, but at tax time, it gets even sweeter.

Technically speaking, tax day isn't until April 15th. But for Americans who expect a refund—including many homeowners who want to cash in on real estate-related tax perks—filing early means quicker cash in hand. If you count yourself in that number, you'll like this handy guide which outlines 9 ways to help reap every penny of the tax rewards you've earned by virtue of owning a home. Just round up these pieces of paper as you prepare to file and see what your home can do for you!

On February 6th, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported that "the housing market is healing itself and the numbers are astoundingly good." NWMLS stats show pending sales in January 2012 outgained the same month a year ago by 739 transactions, a 13.7% increase over January 2011. Declining inventory, extremely low interest rates, and positive job growth are contributing to rising optimism among industry professionals, but NWMLS Directors say distressed properties continue to be a drag on the market's recovery. Inventory is down almost 20% from a year ago. Several areas in King County reported declines of 30% or more in the total number of active listings. The NWMLS reported 3,469 closed sales last month, up nearly 8.2% from a year ago when 3,207 completed transactions were reported. For now, home prices are showing mixed signs -- stabilizing in some areas, while declining or increasing in others. "Price increases are muted by short sales and foreclosures that are causing low appraisal values."

When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which remodeling projects offer the biggest bang for your buck. Read the article here

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