For Sale: 3BR/1+1BA Single Family House in Lakewood, WA, $279,000

For Sale: 3BR/1+1BA Single Family House in Lakewood, WA, $279,000.

 

 

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Spanaway, WA, $197,500

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Spanaway, WA, $197,500.



 

 

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Good News for Home Sales

Northwest MLS Reports that December's volume of pending sales around Western Washington nearly matched the total for the same month a year ago, which was the best December since 2006.  That is very good news.

Assessed values, are they important?

Tax assessment values in the Puget Sound area counties  are lower for 2011 than 2010 for median priced homes by  $20-$30,000.00 or more.  Land assessments are similar. Assessment values on MLS listings may be out of date.  Home prices are driven mainly by the market comps  and not assessed value.

2010 - Not your Grandfather's Real Estate Market !

Welcome to 2010 and the best home buyer's opportunity we are likely to see in your lifetime and mine.  Thanks to the information age we have been flooded with advice both good and not so good.  Consider this:

• Despite rumors to the contrary, banks and mortgage companies are open for business and are  lending money to qualified buyers.  Although lending guidelines have tightened,  loans are being funded in record numbers.  Lenders are hiring more workers to underwrite and process loans !


• Zero and low down financing programs are available.


• Home prices are much lower. Mortgage interest rates are at historic lows which should put a  smile on your face and give you bragging rights at social events for the rest of your life.


• First time buyers in particular can jump in the shallow water now  and ride the wave upward.


• Experts recently estimated ( and announced on K5 News ) we will see a 30 - 40% increase in property values by 2014 here in the Pierce, Kitsap, King County region.

Tacoma 98404

Tacoma's downtown and waterfront has experienced unparalleled growth in new  development over the last 5 years.  High end condos, hotels and restaurants have emerged, invigorating the city facade.   Theatre and Arts districts evolved from the addition of the world class Glass Museum, catering to the artist community with studios and lofts.  The University of Washington Tacoma campus is located in this area housed in beautifully restored historic style buildings.  Young people are flocking downtown, eager to experience trendy new cafes and night spots.  Tacoma 98404, an affordable downtown experience,  just 40 minutes from Seattle.