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Sunday, July 5, 2009 - Page updated at 02:02 a.m.

Home Values 2009

More Seattle-area neighborhoods are now within reach for most families, compared with two years ago. North Beacon Hill/Rainier Valley has seen a big jump in prices because of its relative affordability as well as the light-rail line on the way.

Database: Search home values by neighborhood  Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley buck trend

Tracy Whitcombe's home cost $629,000 but was assessed at $1.1 million.

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Tracy Whitcombe's home cost $629,000 but was assessed at $1.1 million. Read story

Property taxes: Appeals shoot up is King, Snohomish Counties

Assessors in both counties say the decades-long rise in home values followed by a sudden decline has made it unusually tough to appraise property.

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Recent stories

Saturday, July 4

Owe more than your home is worth? You can still refinance, but it's complicated

Friday, July 3

"Jewel-box" houses are built smaller, smarter

Five good tips for mortgage shoppers

Nation's Housing | New appraisal rules under fire

How to get the most out of your homebuying tax credit

Real estate calendar

Tuesday, June 30

Seattle home prices edge up in April from March — first rise in year

Saturday, June 27

Landlords loosen pet policies during recession

Option ARMs reset threatens housing rebound

Home sales experts will answer questions at 1,600 special open houses

Homeowner-association dues are not optional

Mortgage applications rebound

Foreclosure counselor lives for happy endings

Seattle Times reporter Eric Pryne wins award for story about development along light-rail line

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Kenneth Harney is taking a week off

Thursday, June 25

Low appraisals may be chilling home sales

Othello Partners to break ground on apartment complex on light-rail line

Q&A | How do you measure home prices?

Monday, June 22

KeyBank keeping regional HQ in Bellevue

Seattle shines

City's leadership in green building makes it a closely watched bellwether.

Who says there is nothing new?

Straw-bale house won't blow away

Green houses in Green Lake

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How can you tell what's really green?

Look to reputable programs to learn what products and methods are energy savers.

Discards treasured second time around

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