Replacing your windows can be one of your home's most attractive features and can also provide you with convenient ventialtion, ease of use, superior natural light, and cleaning convenience not found in older windows. Window Replacement Auburn Green City Window and Door If you have an older home or have inefficient windows you could be throwing 30% of your heating and cooling dollars out the window, literally. On average, the owner could expect to recoup approximately 69% upon the sale of the home when replacing their older windows with new energy efficient windows. Window Replacement Auburn Green City Window and Door http://www.greencitywindow.com  We are a General Contractor with over 45 years of experience in the building trades specializing in replacng residential windows & doors. ... 11/27/2013

Replacing your windows can be one of your home's most attractive features and can also provide you with convenient ventialtion, ease of use, superior natural light, and cleaning convenience not found in older windows. Window Replacement Auburn Green City Window and Door If you have an older home or have inefficient windows you could be throwing 30% of your heating and cooling dollars out the window, literally. On average, the owner could expect to recoup approximately 69% upon the sale of the home when replacing their older windows with new energy efficient windows. Window Replacement Auburn Green City Window and Door http://www.greencitywindow.com  We are a General Contractor with over 45 years of experience in the building trades specializing in replacng residential windows & doors. ... 11/21/2013

Yesterday I was suddenly stricken with an extreme case of pilomotor reflex, or as in my time more colloquially expressed, goose bumps! Back story brief... As many of you know who follow my ramblings online, I was raised in a musicians household. I was practically born at a jam session. Hardly, if ever, did a day go by without live music in our home. It was our 'normal' and the pablum of my life. Sunday I attended the 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Festival at the Auburn Eagles. An old family friend and early mentor, country music artist Bonnie Guitar was being inducted into the 2013 Hall of Fame by the Northwest Western Swing Music Society. I really hadn’t thought about it much beforehand but as we walked into the hall filled with cowboy hats and western wear regalia I enjoyed a few fleeting ... 08/12/2013

Rainier Ridge, located within walking distance of Green River Community College on Auburn WA's east hill, is a neighborhood of 104 homes built in the early-and mid-1980's. Homes in the neighborhood range from smaller 2- and 3-bedroom bungalows of about 1000 square feet up to about 2000 square feet two-story homes, most with lot sizes between 8,000 and 11,000 square feet. While schools vary, Rainier Ridge typically is serviced by Lea Hill Elementary, Rainier Middle School, and Auburn Mountainview High School. Many high school students take advanced placement or early college classes at Green River Community College. Additionally located near several parks, ballfields, and community activities at Green River, along with nearby shopping and easy bus service, Rainier Ridge is popular with a... 06/13/2013

10 Tips to Buying an REO Listing for first-time homebuyers Working with first time homebuyers makes bank-owned (referred to as REO … Real Estate Owned) properties seem like an attractive purchase opportunity. These properties on which foreclosure has been completed are now owned by banks (think Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, etc.), HUD, VA or government backed investors (GSEs) such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. They’re attractive to homebuyers because transactions involving such properties typically close fast, unlike short sales that can drag on for months. Some REO properties have had some “fixing up” completed — the grounds have often been cleaned up, sometimes critical missing appliances like the range have been replaced, carpets have been cleaned, and rooms and exteriors pain... 04/10/2013

This 3 bedroom log home on a 14 acre lot for sale in Auburn is a grand estate with unparalleled views of Mount Rainier, which will be very popular with an eager group of buyers. This 3 bedroom log home for sale is a custom log residence that is seated on a 14.89-acre parcel of manicured landscape in the highly coveted Auburn, Washington. This 3 bedroom log home on a 14 acre lot for sale in Auburn was constructed in 1988, and has been significantly updated by its owners for maximal comfort. This 3 bedroom log home on a 14 acre lot for sale is a single-family unit, with 2 stories, and a fully finished basement encompassing 3,790 square feet. Magnificent architectural details are present in the soaring ceilings, walls of windows and exposed wood beams, which render this 3 bedroom log home... 03/21/2013

3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Auburn WA – If you have been dreaming of the perfect destination getaway, you may not need to even leave the great Pacific Northwest to find your serene escape from daily life. This elegant estate property is a true gem and you will not want to miss out on the opportunity to view this incredible 3 bedroom home for sale in Auburn WA! Upon arrival at your new home you will not only be greeted by an elegant Koi pond paired with a waterfall but on clear days you will experience a grand view of the mountains as well. This is just the beginning of the many features this 3 bedroom home for sale in Auburn WA has to offer!   This breathtaking A-Frame luxury log cabin 3 bedroom home for sale in Auburn WA is like a private retreat you would dream of vacationing at. This ... 03/20/2013

  March 20, 2013  Below are some market statistics for the Auburn area  for the month of February 2013.  These homes all have their city listed as Auburn, whether or not they are in the city limits.  Currently there are 191  homes available for sale in the Auburn area of King or Pierce County.  During the month of February 141 new listings became active in the NWMLS data base.  There were 167  homes that received offers and the seller and buyer came to terms and those homes are now pending inspection  pending back up, pending short sale or PENDING and headed to closing.  During February 95  homes that had been listed as pending closed and the change of ownership was recorded at the King or Pierce County Courthouse. Auburn is in a TOTAL SELLER’S MARKET.  With under 2 months of inventory ... 03/20/2013

A stunning gated community 5 bedroom home for sale has recently become available in Auburn, WA and buyers are encouraged to make an early appointment to get a view of this property. This very impressive gated community 5 bedroom home for sale in Auburn was built in 2007. The size of this gated community 5 bedroom home for sale offers 3,210 square feet of living space and the vast lot measures approximately 10,193 square feet. This gated community 5 bedroom home for sale in Auburn offers spacious accommodation, with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and impressively designed living spaces. The amazing kitchen in this gated community 5 bedroom home for sale has an oversized island unit, stainless steel appliances, a butler’s pantry, and granite counters. This 5 bedroom home in the gated... 03/14/2013

It's Time to Sell in Auburn, WA! Did you know? ... Þ In January ‘12, the median house price of Auburn addresses was $224,745? Þ In January ‘13, the median house price in Auburn was $259,780? Þ In January ‘12, there were 260 Active listings*, and 56 closed sales in Auburn? Þ In January ‘13, there were 147 Active listings*, and 92 closed sales in Auburn? Þ In 2012, Auburn closed sales were 16% short sales, 19% bank-owned properties, 28% new construction homes, and 37% traditional sales? Þ In January ‘13, Auburn closed sales were 19% short sales, 17% bank-owned, 37% new construction, and 27% traditional sale homes? Þ On February 11, 2013, there were only 243 Active home listings in Auburn —  47 short sales, 17 bank-owned, 98 new construction, and 73 traditional resale   — just over a 2½ mo... 02/13/2013

2012 Auburn, WA Real Estate Wrap-Up   As the new year begins, it's time to look back and see what real estate sold in Auburn, WA. This 2012 Auburn, WA Real Estate Wrap-Up includes Auburn, WA addresses, including those both in King and Pierce Counties. The information provided here was complied from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, by searching for closed sales with dates between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012. As of January 11, a total of 1,112, single family home sales were closed in 2012, with 418, or 38%, of homes selling for less than $200,000. An additional 40%, or 444 homes selling between $200,000 and $399,999. The remaining 22% of sales were priced between $300,000 and $1,237,450.   Significantly, of the 1,112 closed residential sales in 2012 Auburn, WA, 404 homes ... 01/11/2013

Today I saw a MSN Real Estate article with the headline, “Home prices continue rising”.  The data was comparing data from September 2011 with September 2012 year to date figures. The latest Case-Shiller numbers show that home prices are continuing to rise modestly in most major U.S. cities. The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for September showed an increase of 3% for the combined 20 cities it covers compared with September 2011. Of the 20 cities, only two —Chicago and New York — showed a decline in prices year over year. The 18 other cities showed price increases ranging from 0.1% in Atlanta — the first increase after 26 months of decline — to 20.4% in Phoenix. I thought I would do some real estate market research for the City of Auburn.  This data is for any home that sold with th... 11/27/2012

Auburn Washington Veterans' Day Parade    The 47th Auburn Washington Veterans' Day Parade will be held Saturday, November 10th at 11 am. The parade boasts almost 200 units and over 5,500 parade participants, travelling over a one mile route.  This year there were so many groups seeking to participate that some groups had to be turned away. As a designated regional site for the celebration of Veterans' Day - this is one of the largest celebrations in the United States. Auburn is located about 20 miles south of Seattle and 12 miles northeast of Tacoma.  For those unable to make it this year (short notice on my part) you can put it on your calendars for next year. May each of you remember the true meaning and purpose of this holiday weekend. 11/09/2012

The Mortgage Pre-Approval Con? This morning I received a link to a Forbes article that  pretty much debunks what most people think about obtaining mortgage preapproval: "The Mortgage Pre-Approval Con" The article explains how mortgage preapproval works, what information is requested and evaluated by a mortgage officer, and so on. It's a good article and pretty much says it as it is. However, one critical fact missing is that most experienced Broker/Agents also work with mortgage professionals we trust. That's because we have experience with them; we know that when they issue a preapproval, they have the level of knowledge and experience to perform. They also meet deadlines -- one of the most difficult challenges facing purchases at the moment. When working with Sellers, I may suggest th... 11/08/2012

Questions to Ask a Loan Officer Buyers are smart folks -- they've done their homework; they've formed a relationship with their own bank; they feel that they can compare apples-to-apples when shopping for a mortgage. In addition to comparing rates and costs, however, Buyers need to also ask these important questions of a loan officer: Can you really close this purchase? Will you provide the loan documents to escrow 2-3 days ahead of the contract closing date so that my purchase can close on time? What is the minimum number of days you need to close this loan? Will you call me back within a hour (or so) when I have a question? Will you be in close contact with my Broker/Agent so that she knows what's going on? Will you explain the numbers to me that I don't understand? How many new purch... 11/08/2012

  5333 S Star Lake Rd Auburn, WA 98001 4 bedroom luxury home for sale Price : call for price Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 4 Square Foot : 4,802 Lot Size : 75,794 County : King Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1997 4 bedroom luxury home for sale Property Description: 4 bedroom luxury home for sale in Auburn Washington 98001 This 4 bedroom luxury home for sale in auburn Washington 98001 is in pristine condition. It is 2 stories tall plus it has a fully finished daylight basement. It is a slice of paradise perched on top of the West hill of the Auburn / Kent valley. You will enjoy the Landscaped 1.74 acre lot, and the views of Mt. Rainier, and the valley from all 3 stories are breathtaking in any season. Even though you have all of this space to yourself, you are only one mile from I-5 an... 10/12/2012

Auburn Washington Real Estate – June 2012 Market Information What happened in the Auburn Washington Real Estate Market in the month of June?  How many homes sold in Auburn during June?  Below you will find some charts with facts and figures.  What do they mean?  Looks like inventory is way down with only about 3 months of inventory available.  You know what that means?  Seller’s market and price increases.  Home sales and prices have increased from June 2011 and June 2012, but when you look at the market data for the first six months in 2011 and 2012 you will see that the sold home price has continued to decline.  Average homes sold price in 2011 was $236,569 compared to $229,691 this year.  Are we at the bottom?  With the shortage of inventory will prices rise?  Short sales and bank fo... 07/12/2012

Auburn Washington Real Estate : Where are my Keys? Getting to the end of a home buying transaction can be a daunting task these days, with lenders tight guidelines, underwriting back-logs and escrow companies skeleton staffs so thinking about it being over can be very exciting. So when do you get the keys to your new home? In the Puget Sound area you will receive your keys to your new home based on what your RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (SPECIFIC TERMS) states.  On line 11 is the date your transaction is scheduled to close and on line 12 is the date of possession.  Make note that these dates may be the same and then again they may be different. Remember that your transaction does NOT close on the day you sign your loan documents.  You will NOT receive the keys on ... 07/11/2012

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  Auburn, Washington Homes for Sale - Lakeland Hills   Click here to find homes for sale in Lakeland Hills   Lakeland Hills is a mix of townhouses, single family homes and even condos the majority of them built within the Northwest Craftsmen style construction featuring multiple textures and types of materials.  The majority of the lots are smaller with low maintenance being the goal and a few of the older construction homes offering gorgeous views of the valley or some even peaks of beautiful Mt Rainier or the Cascade Mountains to the West.   Lakeland Hills is a very aesthetically appealing that you will be proud to come home to after work or play.   Speaking of play, one of the great features of Lakeland Hills is its centrality.  The community is actually split through the middle by K... 06/30/2012