Uncategorized February 17, 2015

February 17, 2015

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

Many Millennials choosing mortgage before marriage 

http://www.heraldonline.com/2015/02/13/6795811/redfin-survey-many-millennials.html

10 terms first-time homebuyers should know

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/02/10/10-terms-first-time-homebuyers-should-know  

Advice for Millennial homebuyers in 2015

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/02/15/millennials-become-homeowners-2015/23171719

Homeowner tax breaks probably safe despite moves in Congress

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-harney-20150215-story.html

 

REAL ESTATE news

Avocado making a comeback in home décor

http://mynorthwest.com/800/2699751/Gray-is-here-to-stay-avocado-making-a-comeback

5 ways to boost your home value before selling

http://mynorthwest.com/800/2700487/Five-basic-ways-to-boost-home-value-before-selling

5-point checklist when considering new construction for your next home

http://mynorthwest.com/800/2708658/Going-brand-new-Fivepoint-checklist-for-homes

 

LOCAL news 

Inside the “50 shades" apartment

http://www.king5.com/story/entertainment/television/programs/evening/2015/02/11/escala-50-shades-of-grey/23194403/

Pierce county home prices on the rise, but inventory is low

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2015/02/05/3625222_home-prices-up-and-inventory-down.html?rh=1

Two alternate locations emerge for Seattle arena

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/09/two-alternate-locations-emerge-for-seattle-arena/

Snohomish tourist train plans may become reality

http://www.snoho.com/stories_2015/021115_snohomish_train_update.html

Is Seattle one of the top 5 cities poised to become the next “Silicon Valley” for real estate?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/navathwal/2015/02/12/5-markets-poised-to-be-the-next-silicon-valley-for-real-estate/

 

WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness

Why Tesla batteries for your home could lead to radical transformation for utility companies in the future

http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/13/8033691/why-teslas-battery-for-your-home-should-terrify-utilities