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My approach to dealing with customers is based on reliability and care. I will always be available for you and will walk you through the process of buying or selling your home, paying attention to every detail and caring about your needs.

I am focused on identifying your very specific needs and wishes in finding the property that closely meets your demands. Your satisfaction with the property is my top priority - before, during and after the purchase. I will be your guide in Seattle Real Estate, browsing through real estate listings to find the "gem" you need. Many real estate agents say this, but only few can deliver.

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If you are relocating with Microsoft, don't hesitate to call me - I have a lot of experience with Microsoft Relocation.

 


First-time buyers are eligible for an $8,000 tax credit

  • This credit does not have to be repaid!
  • Credit is available to individuals with an adjusted gross income of no more than$75,000 or joint filers making no more than $150,000.
  •  It’s good for home purchases made now through November 30, 2009.

In addition to the tax credit, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission has funds available, through the Express Program, to help you buy your first home.

With interest rates at historic lows, a great selection of affordable homes to choose from, and a tax credit for first-time buyers, there has never been a better time to buy!

The Express Program

HouseKey

Guarantees a low mortgage interest rate

Down-payment assistance program allows you to take out a second mortgage, at a guaranteed low interest rate for ten years, to use as a down payment

In order to eligible, you must:

  • Be a first-time buyer
  • Use a 30-year fixed rate conventional mortgage
  • Attend a home buyer education seminar
  • Meet county-based income limits
  • Borrow no more than $417,000

 

In order to eligible, you must:

  • Be a first-time buyer
  • Attend a home buyer education seminar
  • Meet county-based income limits
  • Participate in the Express Program

 

Participating in these two programs can create an opportunity for you to purchase a house at a low interest rate with zero money down. However, you must act quickly: Washington State has set aside a finite amount of funding for the Express Program and HouseKey. They will only be available as long as the funding lasts. In addition, not every lender can offer these programs. Response Mortgage Services is one that does.


Market activity summary for February 2009 (See past year history)

Single family houses+Condos

Listings

Pending    

Closed Sales

 

MLS Map Area

Total Actv this month

Actv-same mo/yr ago

Current month

Same month/yr ago

Current month

Same mo/yr ago

Median $ this month

Median $ same mo/yr ago

% Chg, price vs yr ago

 

EastSide South

604

570

39

83

21

45

$500,500

$467,000

7.17%

 

Mercer Island

206

163

14

11

8

9

$387,375

$868,500

- 55.40%

 

Bellevue West

483

408

36

35

22

30

$712,500

$739,366

- 3.63%

 

Bellevue East

405

390

44

58

28

38

$460,000

$466,000

-  1.29%

 

East Lake Sammamish

1,066

1,066

90

159

65

131

$425,000

$525,000

- 19.05%

 

Redmond-Carnation

489

441

71

65

26

50

$393,712

$455,500

- 13.56%

 

Kirkland-Bridle

641

649

47

81

42

49

$464,445

$640,000

- 27.43%

 

Juanita-Woodinville

902

846

90

101

53

79

$360,000

$425,000

- 15.29%

 

Eastside

4,736

4,533

431

593

265

431

$435,000

$480,000

- 13.94%

 

Seattle

3,555

3,650

517

755

320

565

$359,475

$413,500

- 13.07%

 

                       

                                         

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