My stunning listing at 840 Pangborn Road is on the cover of the current issue of The Real Estate Book. Look for the magazine at news racks around town!
On the Cover…
Realtors Visit Olympia
January 20 was Realtor Day in Olympia. The purpose is for Realtors to meet with their state representatives and discuss issues related to the real estate industry and to support home ownership. The following are photos from “Hill Day”. Jerry Blankers, Rod Blankers and Kassi Simonsen attended the event representing the Muljat Group North.
Rod, Jerry, Senator Doug Erickson, Kassi
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
If you are struggling to make your house payment or have missed one, there are still steps you can take to avoid foreclosure on your home. The following are tips for avoiding foreclosure from the HUD government website.1. Don’t ignore the problem.
2. Contact your lender as soon as you realize you have a problem.
3. Open and respond to all mail from your lender.
4. Know your mortgage rights.
5. Understand foreclosure prevention options.
6. Contact a HUD approved housing counselor.
7. Prioritize your spending.
Depending on your financial situation, a short sale may also be a good option for you.
View HUD website for more information on avoiding foreclosure, the foreclosure process and your options.
Home Upgrades that Pay Back
Even minor home improvements can save you money! From replacing lightbulbs to purchasing new appliances, making improvements to your home can save you money. View the MSN Real Estate slideshow for ideas to implement in your home.
Slideshow of Home Improvements If you are thinking of selling in 2011, I would be happy to provide you with a Free Estimate of Value. Contact me.
January Home Maintenance
The holidays are over, 2011 is here and the cold weather is setting in. It is important to stay on top of winter maintenance to insure your home and family are protected. The following ideas will help you with this task.1. Monitor your home for water damage or dampness. Causes of water damage can be groundwater from rain seeping into your home, leaking pipes inside walls and pipes bursting from freezing.
2. After storms walk around your home checking for damage.
3. Keep an eye out for pests. Seal any holes or cracks where pests can enter your home.
4. Check your furnace filter and replace if needed.
5. Clean lint from your dryer.
6. Vacuum under your refriderator.
For more ideas and details Click Here.
Information courtesy of MSN Real Estate by Marilyn Lewis
Tips for Home Buyers
Home buying does not have to be an overwhelming experience. My job is to help you through the process, making it as enjoyable and smooth as possible. To help start the process off right, click here to read 5 buyer tips from AOL.com.
Dream of Home Ownership
Despite current economic challenges, most Americans still aspire to the dream of home ownership. According to a survey conducted earlier in the year by Bankrate.com, 90 percent of respondents said they had no regrets buying their current home. And just this month, a Fannie Mae survey found that most Americans-both those who currently own their homes and those who rent – strongly aspire to own a home and to maintain home ownership.
“We believe that anyone who is able and willing to assume the responsibilities of owning a home should have the opportunity to pursue that dream, and looking forward, REALTORS® will continue to engage policymakers and industry leaders on behalf of consumers in pursuit of that goal,” said Phipps.
Courtesy of Stephanie Singer, National Association of Realtors
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a blessed Christmas enjoying time with your family and friends!
November 2010 Lynden Real Estate Stats
The graph below shows the number of For Sale listings, Sold listings and Pending listings in Lynden for the last 15 months. As you can see, the month of November Sold listings increased as a result of high Pending Sales numbers in October.
November 2010 Real Estate Update
Some good news!
There were a number of pleasant surprises in November’s real estate market.
1. November 2010 home sales outgained the same month a year ago.
2. There was an upswing in relocation sales, indicating a positive for local hiring.
3. The number of new listings decreased helping to shrink inventory.
4. Year to date closed sales are ahead of 2009.
Click here for full Northwest Multiple Listing Service article and statistics.
