The Seattle Times: Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ en-us Copyright 2012 The Seattle Times Company Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:08:15 PST Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:08:15 PST MattBase 1 The Seattle Times: Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ Don't despair: You can still sell your home in a down market http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017450223_realselling12.html?syndication=rss The best tips to help you sell your house. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017450223_realselling12.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:06:03 PST Business leaders want to attract young families to downtown http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017460662_downtownkids09m.html?syndication=rss Downtown Seattle Association working with school district to open elementary school. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017460662_downtownkids09m.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:15:04 PST Washington among states not yet signing on to mortgage deal http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017449522_mortgagedeal08.html?syndication=rss The long-sought deal would give relief to homeowners and settle investigations into the foreclosure paperwork practices of the five largest mortgage servicers. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017449522_mortgagedeal08.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:41:03 PST More US states to join foreclosure-abuse deal http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017443476_apusforeclosuresettlement.html?syndication=rss Arizona, Michigan and Florida, three of the states hit hardest by the housing crisis, will join a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses, officials with direct knowledge say. They will join more than 40 other states in approving a deal that would benefit many Americans who lost their homes or can't afford their mortgages. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017443476_apusforeclosuresettlement.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:46:04 PST King County home prices drop again; median at $315,000 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017440662_homesales07.html?syndication=rss House prices in King County hit another new post-boom low in January, according to statistics released Monday by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017440662_homesales07.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:16:03 PST Mastro creditors due to get 1 percent of what's owed http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017442447_mastro07.html?syndication=rss A federal bankruptcy judge has approved distribution of $2.8 million in recovered funds to fugitive Seattle real-estate magnate Michael R. Mastro's many creditors. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017442447_mastro07.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:27:28 PST Rising rebuild costs force homeowners to boost insurance http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017427247_realrebuild05.html?syndication=rss Home values are plummeting but rebuilding costs are not, and many customers don't understand the difference. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017427247_realrebuild05.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:46:06 PST Debt aversion behind remodeling and cocooning by homeowners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017386482_harney05.html?syndication=rss According to federal estimates, owners of existing homes are spending more on renovations than people are spending on buying new homes. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017386482_harney05.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:36:33 PST Snapshot of 2011 housing market: More activity, lower prices http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017397721_realannual05.html?syndication=rss Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017397721_realannual05.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:22:56 PST To your health: Learning more about building materials' content http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017408609_realmaterials05.html?syndication=rss Two men are creating a data base about building materials so consumers can avoid ingredients that might be harmful. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017408609_realmaterials05.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:37:07 PST Phoenix housing market starting to recover http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017386454_realphoenix05.html?syndication=rss House sales in Phoenix rose in November for the 12th straight month on a year-over-year basis, and distressed real estate accounted for the smallest share of purchases since 2008. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017386454_realphoenix05.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:43:00 PST Local mortgage rates http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017105535_realmortgagechart05.html?syndication=rss Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017105535_realmortgagechart05.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:01:04 PST Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 3.87 pct. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017403221_apusmortgagerates.html?syndication=rss The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to a record low, the ninth time that has happened in the last year. Even with the cheapest rates in history, the housing market remains depressed. 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