Market Update thru September... INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE At the end of September, the supply of homes for sale was reported down 1.8% from the previous month in 27 major metropolitan areas. We all know the factors. Home prices are very affordable, mortgage rates and very favorable and fi
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10/12/2009
City of Tacoma Service Resources RESOURCE PHONE WEB SITE Solid Waste (garbage, recycling, yard waste) General Questions Information line 253-591-5543 253-565-5955 www.cityoftacoma.org/solidwaste Call-2-Haul 253-573-2468 www.cityoftacoma.org/call2haul
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10/10/2009
Homeowners: Time to Get Your Home Ready for Winter Early fall is the time to prepare your home for winter & the colder weather it brings. Following these 9 simple steps offered by Puget Sound Energy can help manage your home's energy costs & save in heating expenses. Check doors & windows for lea
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10/10/2009
Mortage Interest Rates affect Your Mortgage Payment Interest rates are at 40 year lows. Here is a cute video that explains the impact of interest rates on your mortgage payment and some very good reasons to take advantage of today's interest rates! Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listin
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10/10/2009
How to Buy a Home Before $8K Tax Credit Deadline With the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit expiring November 30, and that it can take 30-45 days to close a home, here are 5 tips to expedite your home purchase in order to take advantage of the tax credit. 1. Get Pre Approved for Mortgage. 2
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10/10/2009
$8k First Time Tax Credit Expires December 1, 2009 Time is running out! Attention Tacoma - Seattle - Olympia area 1st time home buyers - it takes 45-60 days to close escrow so if you want to take advantage of the $8k Tax Credit, you should act fast. So working backwards from the November 30 deadl
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09/28/2009
Want to Buy a Bigger Home --> Attention Move-Up Buyers In MSNBC's article, "Math smiles on move-up buyers," the decision to sell your current home and invest in a larger home is discussed. Tacoma home buyers are benefiting from the market and taking advantage of the opportunity to buy a bigger ho
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08/31/2009
4 Upgrades Worth the Tax Break SmartMoney.com looks at a portion President Obama's stimulus package which offers tax breaks to homeowners who make upgrades towards new roofing, windows, doors, air conditioners and insulation. Read entire article Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings
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08/31/2009
Tacoma Real Estate Rates Tops in 10 Best Markets Moody's Economy.com forecasts Tacoma to make a case as the best place in the United States to invest in Real Estate through year 2013. Based on the Case-Shiller index, Tacoma median home price is estimated to go up 20.7% in that period. Read entire
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08/31/2009
Energy Saving Tips = Saving Money Power down in your home during the summer with these energy saving tips that could save you money. Replace air filters monthly. A well-maintained system runs more efficiently. Closing drapes during the day can reduce the cooling load of a system. Reduce heat prod
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06/30/2009