Finance

Every six months, we look back at the details of the homes sold on Camano Island. We use this data to determine some very interesting facts. Here are our findings from April 1 through September 30, 2011: There are two markets ... those properties that sell without a price drop and those with price changes. It is about …

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Many people are afraid to buy a home in times like these, with the economy tanking and home prices continuing to fall. But if you're brave enough to stray from the herd, you might be in for the home-buying opportunity of a lifetime.  Below is a list published in the Wall Street Journal. You can get a good deal  Mortgages …

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Last week, the 30 year-fixed mortgage rates reached an average of 4.93% -- the lowest level of 2010.  Below is an article from the Washington Association of Realtors: McLean, VA ... Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage …

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If you've been curious about the ins and outs of the 2 Extended Home Buyer Tax Credits, here is some great information from the National Association of Realtors... As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that: Extends …

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