February 10, 2015

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

“Prodigal” Millennials jump into the mortgage market

http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2025550803_bizharney01xml.html?prmid=4917

Average 30-year mortgage falls to 3.59 percent

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/02/05/mortgage-rates/22953449/

3 reasons to refinance now

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/02/05/3-reasons-to-refinance-now

 

REAL ESTATE news

10 things to look forward to in 2015 [CLICK ON SLIDESHOW]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/10-things-to-look-forward-to-in-2015/ss-BBhkeNb#image=1

More home buyers may be trading up this spring

http://time.com/money/3681300/housing-market-trade-up/

10 popular home styles

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/15/popular-home-styles_n_6460034.html

U.S. construction spending up 0.4% in December

http://www.komonews.com/news/business/US-construction-spending-rose-04-percent-in-December-290541831.html

What $750,000 will buy you in Seattle, Arkansas and Kentucky

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/realestate/750000-homes-in-seattle-arkansas-and-kentucky.html?_r=0

Take a home for a test run before you buy

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/buying-a-home-try-it-out/ar-AA925m8

 

 

LOCAL news 

First Hill streetcar delays put open date after July block party

http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2015/01/more-delay-for-first-hill-streetcar-puts-open-date-after-july-block-party/

Inventory remains tight in and around Seattle

http://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/Supply-of-houses-for-sale-in-Seattle-remains-tight-6065192.php

New North Seattle fire station most green in Washington State

http://www.ballardnewstribune.com/2015/02/03/features/new-north-seattle-fire-station-%E2%80%98most-green%E2%80%99-s

Shoreline Master Plan nears its deadline

http://www.gateline.com/2015/02/04/3622783/shoreline-master-plan-nears-its.html

Tukwila and Bellevue emerge as alternatives to SODO for new arena

http://seattletimes.com/html/othersports/2025624398_nhlarena05xml.html

Sea-Tac Airport unveils huge expansion plans for the next 20 years

http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2025558052_seatacgrowthxml.html

Pierce county in top 50 best markets for renting to Millennials

http://rismedia.com/2015-02-02/ranked-best-u-s-markets-for-buying-residential-rental-property/

Boeing 747-8 built in Everett chosen to be the next Air Force Ones

http://www.theheraldbusinessjournal.com/article/20150128/BIZ/150128971

 

WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness

Seattle mayor and Washington governor raise “Thank You Seahawks!” flag

http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2015/02/04/photos-video-mayor-governor-raise-thank-you-seahawks-flag-on-top-of-space-needle/#30287101=0

 

TITLE & ESCROW info

Our website has comprehensive links to the most used online resources to help with your property research. Click on the link below — select “property links” then click the link for King, Pierce or Snohomish County. You’ll find quick access to online parcel viewers, the county assessor’s office, building permit information and more. http://www.cwtitle.net/title-and-escrow-resources/