The Seattle Times: Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ en-us Copyright 2009 The Seattle Times Company Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:02:58 PST Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:02:58 PST MattBase 1 The Seattle Times: Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ The sun also rises on Sunset Hill http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218456_realneighborhood08.html?syndication=rss The Sunset Hill neighborhood in Seattle is a popular place for homeowners and visitors. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218456_realneighborhood08.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:03 PST An era of unchecked fees, thankfully, about to end http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218424_harney08.html?syndication=rss Though banks and mortgage lobbies are pushing hard for a delay, on Jan. 1 new federal rules are scheduled to take effect covering home real-estate and mortgage transactions nationwide. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218424_harney08.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:03 PST Doors still closed for many seeking home-equity lines http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218418_equityloans08.html?syndication=rss Traditional 30-year mortgages are unusually affordable by historical standards, but if you're looking for a home-equity line of credit, don't expect any deals. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218418_equityloans08.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:03 PST Gay renters may get some discrimination protection http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218432_realgayrentals08.html?syndication=rss The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said it's fast-tracking a nationwide study to determine the extent of housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218432_realgayrentals08.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:03 PST Fannie Mae to rent out homes instead of foreclosing http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218417_pfrentals08.html?syndication=rss Thousands of borrowers on the verge of foreclosure will soon have the option of renting their homes from Fannie Mae, under a policy announced this past Thursday. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218417_pfrentals08.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:03 PST Even free land gets foreclosed on in Alaska; home formerly owned by ex-Sonic star Gary Payton for sale http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218429_realbrownbox08.html?syndication=rss Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218429_realbrownbox08.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:03 PST Local mortgage rates http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218419_mortgagechart08.html?syndication=rss Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218419_mortgagechart08.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:31:03 PST Real-estate calendar http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/realcal.html?syndication=rss Real-estate classes, seminars and events SAT: NOV 7, NOV 14, NOV. 21 Homebuyer workshop. Learn the 19 steps to buy a home. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Continental... Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/realcal.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:03 PST Tax credit brings house buyers out in October in King, Snohomish counties http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010212918_homesales06.html?syndication=rss The federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers pushed sales in the Seattle area to new highs for the year in October. Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010212918_homesales06.html?syndication=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:28:23 PST