Advertising

Monday, February 6, 2012 - Page updated at 11:34 p.m.

Snapshot of 2011 housing market

After more than two years of on-again, off-again federal tax credits, the housing market in 2011 had two things going for it — historic low mortgage rates and lots of inventory — which enticed some buyers back into the market. As for prices, well, let's just say they are higher than they were a decade ago.

Recent stories

Saturday, February 4

Rising rebuild costs force homeowners to boost insurance

Friday, February 3

Debt aversion behind remodeling and cocooning by homeowners | Nation's Housing

To your health: Learning more about building materials' content

Phoenix housing market starting to recover

Local mortgage rates

Thursday, February 2

Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 3.87 pct.

Wednesday, February 1

No room for mistakes: Design perfectionists at home

Obama seeks to broaden reach of housing assistance

Tuesday, January 31

Home prices in Seattle area hit post-boom low in November

Saturday, January 28

Valerie Easton's 'petal & twig' brings garden beauty inside | Northwest Living

Owner neglected landmark Smith Tower, says receiver | Sunday Buzz

Friday, January 27

Another office building proposed in South Lake Union

Flower & Garden Show in Seattle coming up

An eye for modern living

Chinese drywall still a headache for potential buyers

Condo buyers frustrated in hunt for FHA mortgages

Obama's housing initiatives face significant hurdles

The changing face of town houses

What's behind the rising cost of home appraisals? | Nation's Housing

Local mortgage rates

Justice unit to probe mortgage-backed securities

Thursday, January 26

New-home purchases fall, 2011 worst ever for sales

Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage rises to 3.98 pct.

Wednesday, January 25

Skanska buys SLU parcel

Skyway Luggage building sold for $2.1M

City University's HQ moving to Belltown

Monday, January 23

State's construction firms optimistic about 2012

$25B nationwide mortgage deal goes to states

King County home sales rebound in 2011, but prices still falling

Neighborhood of the Week

Snoqualmie Ridge: Nature plays a strong role in this master-planned community.

More Real Estate News
Resources

Advertising

Advertising

 
Most read
Most commented
Most e-mailed
 
 

Most viewed imagesMore

Advertising

Advertising