The following articles are pulled from a variety of excellent sources. I encourage you to read the articles that interest you and if you have any questions, please give me a call at (206)650-2735 or email me. Thank you!

April 7, 2007. The Seattle Times. "First-Time Homebuyers Learn the Fine Art of Compromise" to read this article Click here

This article gives follows a first-time homebuyer through their experience. Talks to high prices in the Seattle area and what you might have to do without in your first home. A good realistic experience of buying your first home.

April 6, 2007. The Seattle Times. "After a 2-Month Lull, Home Prices Take Off" to read this artcle Click here

This article talks about how the market in the Norhwest has become increasing active. Median home prices in King County rose 6% last month and there is no sign of anything slowing down!

April 2007. "Seattle Metropolitan" view the magazines website Click here

This months magazine has a great look at the Real Estate market in Seattle. Gives the Best Places to Live, breaks down area Stats, as well as great Resturants and places to visit in the area.

February 28, 2007. The Seattle Times. "Seattle May Get Taller- at a Cost" To read this article Click here

This article explains how even though current zoning has a height cap; if builders are willing to pay more as they exceed it- they can. With enough builders taking advanage of this, it is really only a matter of time before the zoning changes occur. This could change the Seattle skyline.

February 24, 2007. The Seattle Times. "Now's the Time to Locate Drafts in Your Home" to read this article Click here

This article explains how to winterize your home to lower your heating bills. Ideas include conducting a depressurization test, exhaust fans, inspect exterior areas, appliances, and lighting.

February 19, 2007. The Seattle Times. "10 Ways to Cash in on Your Home" to read this article Click here

This article speaks to taxs breaks that you as a homeowner are entiled to. It breaks down 10 ways to save money at taxes time. Including deductions on home-loan interest, points on a loan, property tax, capital gains, home office, home-sale expenses, energy-related tax credits, moving cost, mortgage tax credits, and vacation/ second home. This is a great reasource.

February 12, 2007. The Seattle Times. "The year of the condo in downtown Seattle" to read this article click here

This articles speaks to the condo development in downtown Seattle.  It explains why the local market will remain strong and that prices are going up.  It highlights a few projects under construction and perditions for the next few years. 

Seattle Times reports on home prices around the Seattle Area.

Seattle Times reports on home styles that fit Seattle.

Northwest Multiple Listing Service compares sales from 2005 to 2006

Seattle Times reports on the housing "squeeze" in Seattle

Seattle Times reports on rents continuing to increase in the Seattle area

Seattle Times reports on Congress working to regulate lenders across the nation

Washington CEO magazine analyzes why the Seattle housing market is holding strong

CNN Money.com: How easily accessible information on the internet effects the real estate market