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• 30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop

  Thu Nov 29, 2007
  • ...with just 10% down on a 500k loan, that's almost a 500.00 a month savings on monthly mortgage payments between now and then. That is HUGE potential for buyers/investors! Very cool.

• US home prices see worst fall in 20 years

  Wed Nov 28, 2007
  • Yes, it is a bit "doomie" but seriously...the housing market is way out of control right now.

• Column: How to Save on Holiday Lighting

  Tue Nov 27, 2007
  • I was recently at Home Depot looking at holiday lighting and found that regular outdoor holiday lights (the small ones) used approximately 62.5 watts. The same style of lights (at nearly the same length) but LED were approximately 3 watts.

• Home Prices Down 4.5% in a Year

  Tue Nov 27, 2007
  • It's without a doubt a buyer's market. Right now is a very good time to invest in real estate...when stocks with high potential drop below market value, the most successful investors flock to them in hoards. The housing market is no different in terms of an investment strategy.

• Home Sales Declined in 46 States in 3Q

  Wed Nov 21, 2007
  • Many of these states' urban areas were obviously inflated prices based on the value of the home itself and the pre-existing value of the land (land and cities that have already gone through a period of growth and were simply rising in value based on the market).

• Good News for Professionals Who Want to Work at Home

  Thu Nov 15, 2007
  • Thx Raat...and I hear the comments below about family life. I could see how working from home would certainly be difficult with kids around. But the basic idea is to be, as you say, socially responsible.

• Condos a bright spot in housing market

  Mon Nov 19, 2007
  • There is so much opportunity for condos to thrive in Seattle...relative to cities like New York and San Francisco, we have a lot of growing up to do here...literally. Anyone looking for Seattle condos can always visit http://www.plotscout.com/condos to do a quick search or a full search.

• Good News for Professionals Who Want to Work at Home

  Thu Nov 15, 2007
  • WebQuack brings up the most important point for telecommuting or wfh (work from home)...if we're going to move forward as a "greener economy" then businesses really need to contribute by enabling employees to do this.

• The housing boom? It's over, Realtors told

  Thu Nov 15, 2007
  • "Yun suggested Seattle will continue as one of the bright lights, which it's been this year...But Seattle's strength may go beyond the usual reasons: a strong local economy and good job growth propelling housing demand."