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This is Similar to what we run across in Washington State when dealing with Bank of America.   Countrywide before the take over by Bank of America use to give a full satisfaction of the debt on a short sale.  The last couple that have come through Bank of America has been giving a lien  release ...

Mike Karsten | Mountain View Properties | 253-299-6733 8183 Custer School Road, Custer, WA 3BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $297,700 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 2,396 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 85,813 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTIO...

So you need to short sale, what do you need to  know? The first thing you need to do is ask yourself some questions.  1)      Do you want to stay in your house? 2)      Can you afford to stay in your house?  What is your income vs. your expenses?  Tell yourself the truth, write it down. 3)       ...

Mike Karsten | Mountain View Properties | 253-299-6733 6409 Montevista Drive SE, Lakeland Hills, WA Gorgeous home in the prestigious Lakeland Hills Verona gated community. Large spacious 2 story, 5 Bedroom plus a den, with cathedral ceilings highligh 5BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $390...

Mike Karsten | Mountain View Properties | 253-299-6733 219 28th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 3BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $197,000 Year Built 1981 Sq Footage 1,741 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .26 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Good ...

Jessica Evanson | Skyline Properties | 253-377-9009 46919 244th Ave. SE, Bonney Lake, WA 3BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $320,950 Year Built 1935 Sq Footage 2,800 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 104,108 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTIO...

Mike Karsten | Mountain View Properties | 253-299-6733 6422 163rd St. Ct. E, Puyallup, WA 3BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $167,000 Year Built 1984 Sq Footage 1,820 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Uncovered spaces Lot Size 12,632 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESC...

Local Real Estate Stats are looking up,  Looking at the Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps, South Prairie and Buckley areas, zip codes 98321, 98391 98385, 98390, .  Here's the good news  From July of 2008 vs. July of 2009:   New listings are down by 20%  Total listings are down by 33%,  Here's the bad news;...

REO Caretakers. Put your mind to rest, we'll put a caretaker in your  asset (house).       We'll put a caretaker in your asset, (house).   So you can rest assured that your asset is being watched over.   We are in the midst of a national housing crisis.  Part of the problem is the amount of asset...

Great Condo in gated community Condominium Client Detail Report   Listings as of 08/20/09 at 5:46pm Unit: uu102 4807 Morris Ave S Renton 98055 Talbot Hill See Additional Pictures Status Active Listing# 29044733 County King Beds 2 Baths 1.75 Fireplaces   List Price $187,000 Sold Price   Year Buil...