Christmas Luminaries - Lowe's Creative Ideas

What a great way to light up your Neighborhood on a cold December evening...get you neighbors together and set out luminaries for an evening, then take a walk through your neighborhood and visit with your neighbors...it is a great way to bring cheer and holiday joy to your community.

Christmas Luminaries - Lowe's Creative Ideas

Realty Times - Holiday Home Safety

As we move closer to the Holidays, here are some tips on how to have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season...Happy Holidays to Your Family from Mine!!

Realty Times - Holiday Home Safety

Home Inventory - the lowest in 3 years

In Clark County/Vancouver, Washington we are experiencing the lowest inventory in homes in the past 3 years.  If these trends continue, prices will rise due to a lack of homes.  Of course there is always the problem of the appraisal should the prices begin to rise. 

I would love to see more inventory, so we can keep a good steady Real Estate Market here and not get into the multiple offer scenario of 2004 and 2005.  We now have a 4.7 month supply of homes on the market..

3.8% Tax Update

There is a lot going on around the additional 3.8% tax on your investments.  Here is a quick link for your files...I hope that if you have any additional questions you inquire with your Tax Consultant or Accountant. 

Foreclosed Home Owners Rebound Faster With FHA Loans

Attached is a good article showing a small light at the end of a very long tunnel.  If you lost your home due to Foreclosure and it was an FHA Loan, you may have some relief earlier than anticipated.


Foreclosed Home Owners Rebound Faster With FHA Loans