Check out these articles for great information about our community and the real estate industry.

 

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

 

Great jobs report: Strong hiring, unemployment down

http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/03/investing/june-jobs-report/index.html

 

Mortgage rates drop to near 4%

http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/03/real_estate/mortgage-rates/index.html

 

Strong jobs report for June, auto sales and home sales also on the rise

http://www.komonews.com/news/business/US-hiring-surges-as-unemployment-dips-to-61-percent-265715951.html

 

 

REAL ESTATE news

 

Ways to help your pet survive the summer and high temperatures

http://www.king5.com/new-day-northwest/Summer-pet-safety-tips-from-Seattle-Humane-Society-265389731.html 

 

If your summer DIY projects include a deck, here’s how to apply for a permit in Seattle

http://seattle.curbed.com/archives/2014/06/how-to-file-for-a-deck-construction-permit-in-seattle.php

 

Homeowners choosing to say good-bye to the traditional dining room

http://bhgrealestateblog.com/dying-dining-room/ 

 

 

LOCAL news

 

Home inventory on the rise, more needed especially in areas close to job centers

http://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/Home-supply-ticks-up-but-remains-tight-5598769.php

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Economic rebound  means plenty of new construction on Mercer Island

http://www.mi-reporter.com/news/265436301.html

 

Construction begins on new Costco to serve a growing Lynnwood and surrounding community

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/07/lynnwood-expands-as-construction-begins-on-huge.html

 

Laura Palmer’s home is for sale

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140705/NEWS01/140709570/1012/Own-a-piece-of-Twin-Peaks

 

Two 43-story residential towers planned for downtown Bellevue

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/07/from-pews-to-wow-two-residential-towers-for.html

 

Higher home sale prices in Pierce and Thurston counties in June

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/07/03/3273780/pierce-thurston-counties-see-higher.html?sp=/99/261/​

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WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness

 

Stunning clock tower penthouse apartment

http://www.trulia.com/property/3049201639-Condo-Brooklyn-NY-11201

 

 

TITLE & ESCROW info

 

You can get an instant quote for title and escrow fees, and print the quote easily for your clients to view. Just go to our homepage at http://www.cwtitle.net, click the “order” link at the top of the page, then select “quick title | prelim” to get started.

 

Weekly Real Estate Update

Check out these articles for great information about our community and the real estate industry.  Feel free to use these on Facebook, your website or e-mail to your clients.

 

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

 

Future mass exodus of Millennials from parent’s households predicted, expect boom by 2025

http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/26/real_estate/harvard-millennials-housing/index.html    

 

4 things to do before you start the house hunt

http://portal.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T010-C006-S001-financial-steps-to-take-before-buying-a-first-home.html 

 

Homeowners Armed With Knowledge (HAWK) program aims to educate and provide mortgage insurance discounts

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlerealestate/2014/06/25/hawk-program-aims-to-expand-first-time-buyers-access-to-mortgages/ 

 

 

REAL ESTATE news

 

11 ways to create an inviting front entry for your home under $100

http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/home-improvement/front-door-entry-ideas/#. 

 

Hexagonal home organization system inspired by bees

http://www.wired.com/2014/06/a-killer-home-organization-system-inspired-by-bees/ 

 

7 tips to design the best outdoor kitchen

http://advice.porch.com/7-tips-best-outdoor-kitchen/ 

 

Easy to use interactive map shows natural disaster risk by state

http://money.cnn.com/interactive/pf/real-estate/natural-disaster-risk-map/index.html 

 

 

LOCAL news

 

Washington State a national leader in the green home revolution

http://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/Washington-among-best-for-green-homes-5565301.php 

 

328 residential units coming to South Lake Union

http://seattle.curbed.com/archives/2014/06/another-massive-residential-tower-coming-to-south-lake-union.php 

 

Study shows Seattle’s older districts foster creativity and have more jobs per commercial square foot

http://crosscut.com/2014/05/22/mossback/120197/why-low-rise-older-neighborhoods-really-drive-seat/ 

 

New Target store planned for Wilburton retail area in Bellevue

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/06/target-targets-wilburton-district-of-bellevue-for.html 

 

Tacoma’s aggressive battle against pollution using hard data and forensics

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/13/us/with-data-and-resolve-tacoma-fights-pollution.html?_r=0 

 

Pierce County home values up 9.6 percent

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2014/06/21/3710294/assessed-home-values-make-10-percent.html 

 

City Council to review Port of Everett renovation plan

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140625/BIZ/140629541/1012/Port-of-Everett-renovation-plan-goes-before-City-Council- 

 

 

WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness

 

Star Trek holodeck-style virtual design studios coming to home improvement center chain

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/lowes-new-holoroom-lets-try-home-improvements-virtually-buy/#!6eU9C  

 

NEWS for Today

Check out these articles for great information about our community and the real estate industry.  Feel free to use these on Facebook, your website or e-mail to your clients.

 

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

 

Quickly calculate if your home was a good investment

http://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/home-rate-of-return/

 

Top 10 things you need to know when buying a house

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson8/index.htm?iid=TL_Links

 

Buyers hope to make their offer stand apart with personal appeals to sellers 

http://time.com/money/2885345/home-buying-bidding-war-write-letter-to-seller-win-the-house/

 

7 things buyers love and seller's fail to mention

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/06/21/seven-things-home-buyers-love/11038013/

 

 

REAL ESTATE news

 

Existing home sales up 4.9%

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/06/23/may-existing-home-sales/11256353/  

 

Which home improvement projects really pay off?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/are-these-7-home-remodeling-projects-worth-the-money-2014-06-17

 

Consumer Reports’ eight great grilling gadgets, just in time for summer

http://consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/05/eight-great-gadgets-for-grilling-fish-veggies-ribs-and-more/index.htm?EXTKEY=AYACS04

 

 

LOCAL news

 

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area #10 best “city” to flip a house

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-good-school-expensive-home-dilemma-2014-06-13

 

Seattle and Issaquah on Sunset Magazine’s 2014 list of the West’s 24 Best Places to Live and Work 

http://www.sunset.com/travel/best-places-to-live-and-work

 

Many King County homes will see double-digit increases this year

http://www.king5.com/home/King-County-Property-Values-Booming-263566031.html

 

 

WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness

 

Quickly get up to speed on the World Cup of Soccer

http://commoncraft.com/soccerguide

 

Fire rainbows over Puget Sound region

http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Brilliant-fire-rainbows-make-multiple-appearances-around-Puget-Sound-region-264174331.html

 

 

TITLE & ESCROW info

 

Researching schools and school districts? Click on the link below -- select “community links” then “school links” and you’ll find links to websites that will help you find your school district and/or specific school and compare them by report cards, test scores and ratings. http://www.cwtitle.net/title-and-escrow-resources/

 

Real Estate Update

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

 

What first-time homebuyers need to know

http://rismedia.com/2014-06-08/tips-for-first-time-homebuyers/ 

 

A little creativity goes a long way in sealing the real estate deal

http://www.zillow.com/blog/creative-home-buying-tips-153058

 

Tips to maximize your chances in a hot market

http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/13/real_estate/bidding-war/index.html?iid=HP_LN 

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE news

 

7 ways to kick up that curb appeal

http://www.trulia.com/tips/2014/05/7-ways-to-kick-your-curb-appeal-up-a-notch/ 

 

Survey shows sellers think now is a great time to make a move

http://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2014/06/04/pent-up-buyer-seller-demand-about-to-be-released/

 

Tips for a successful open house

http://www.improvementcenter.com/advice/10-things-to-banish-from-your-open-house.html 

 

 

 

LOCAL news

 

Puget Sound named federal manufacturing region, should attract businesses, jobs

http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/story/2014/06/04/news/puget-sound-named-federal-manufacturing-region/6554.html 

 

Take a virtual ride into the Eastside’s link light rail future 

http://www.soundtransit.org/Projects-and-Plans/East-Link-Extension/East-Link-Extension-document-archive/Video---East-Link-animation 

 

Forbes: Washington No. 1 state to make a living

http://www.king5.com/home/Forbes-Washington-ranked-1-state-to-make-a-living-in-2014-262575961.html 

 

 

 

WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness

 

Rain activated art

http://q13fox.com/2014/05/21/awesome-rain-activated-art-brings-smiles-in-the-downpour/ 

 

 

 

TITLE & ESCROW info

 

Our region has so much to offer, entertainment and culture, sports and recreation and more.  Click on the link below -- select “community links” and you'll find quick links to main attractions and related information.  http://www.cwtitle.net/title-and-escrow-resources/

News and Market Update

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

4 ways to pay off your mortgage earlier

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/4-ways-to-pay-off-your-mortgage-earlier-1.aspx

Time for home buyers to get off the sidelines

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-harney-20140427,0,242681.story#axzz30C5d8IYB

Fading middle class perk: Lower mortgage rates

http://www.king5.com/news/business/256706381.html

REAL ESTATE news

10 tips to help you take your home from winter to spring and beyond

http://rismedia.com/2014-04-23/top-10-tips-to-prepare-your-home-for-spring-after-severe-winter/

32 Outrageously fun things you’ll want in your backyard this summer

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/outrageously-fun-things-youll-want-in-your-backyard-this

25 Amazing facts about solar energy

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/04/20/25-amazing-facts-about-solar.aspx

LOCAL news

44-offer bidding war for this Bellevue home

http://seattle.curbed.com/archives/2014/04/this-465k-bellevue-home-incited-a-44-offer-bidding-war.php

17 local zip codes predicted to soon surpass peak values from before the recession

http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/home-values-rising-seattle-metro-area-breaking-dow/nffqj/

10 hottest neighborhoods in Seattle

http://www.seattlemet.com/articles/10-hottest-neighborhoods-in-seattle-may-2014

WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness 

Surprise in the attic

http://www.canalina.com/so-theres-a-house-for-sale-in-london-it-seems-normal-til-you-go-to-the-attic-what

TITLE & ESCROW info

Researching schools and school districts? Click on the link below -- select “community links” then “school links” and you’ll find links to websites that will help you find your school district and/or specific school and compare them by report cards, test scores and ratings. http://www.cwtitle.net/title-and-escrow-resources/

NEWS

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

 

Mortgage rates edging closer to historically low levels

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/where-we-live/wp/2014/04/10/mortgage-rates-fall-ahead-of-spring-home-buying-season/

 

Tips for first time homebuyers

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlerealestate/2014/04/09/tips-for-first-time-home-buyers/

 

Home sales may surge following on heels of spring mortgages

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-31/home-sales-in-u-s-poised-to-surge-with-spring-mortgages.html

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE news

 

Staging to sell, curb appeal key to selling your home even in a hot market

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2014/04/staging-curb-appeal-most-important-when-home.html

 

Reducing clutter in our homes, helps eliminate drains on our time, health and emotions

http://seattletimes.com/html/homesrealestate/2023278357_hreecoconsumer06xml.html

 

The outdoor office and other outdoor home trends for 2014/2015

http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Adbri-Masonry/Key-2014-2015-trends-to-transform-your-outdoor-space-n2505928

 

LOCAL news

 

Sale and sprucing up of old Everett Herald building may draw more into the downtown core

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/04/big-property-in-downtown-everett-sells-whats-next.html

 

Lack of inventory holding back the Snohomish County real estate market

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140403/BIZ/140409682

 

Inventory shortage in Seattle and Snohomish county reflected in rising prices

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/04/severe-inventory-shortage-sends-seattle-area.html

 

 

 

WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness

 

Even in Amazon’s hometown, independent bookstores may actually have a chance

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/us/bookstores-in-seattle-soar-and-embrace-an-old-nemesis-amazoncom.html

 

Wouldn’t you love to live on one of these “branches”

http://stylepantry.com/2014/03/26/luxury-high-rise-that-simulate-white-tree/

 

 

 

TITLE & ESCROW info

Our region has so much to offer, entertainment and culture, sports and recreation and so much more.  Click on the link below -- select “community links” and you'll find quick links to main attractions and related information. 

http://www.cwtitle.net/title-and-escrow-resources/