Style - What's yours? In Houses that is...

There are many home styles, and some of the styles are regional..as in SW Washington State, you will see a number of Bungalows, Prairie, National, in the South you would probably see more Colonial, Regency, Georgian with the SW having more Pueblo...what is your favorite and what do you see in your area?

Link to Housing Styles:
http://realtormag.realtor.org/home-and-design/guide-residential-styles#.UQQu7Xdr898.facebook

FHA 203K Loan

 

It may not work in all situations, however it may be just the loan that you need to get you that dream home. In today's market of prices on the rise, you can still get a good buy, and having the opportunity to turn this home into your dream home can help you in your decision.

 

 

7 Ways to Save On Energy Costs this Winter

As we move into Winter, we feel the colder weather coming our way...here are some great tips for saving some of that energy that we don't necessarily need to be using...Just a little thought and a flick of the switch could save you hundreds over the year...

Click Link:
7 Ways to Save On Energy Costs this Winter

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

What will the 38% do?

This is a great little blog piece from the Wall Street Journal...take a look and exercise your right to vote...

I find everyday at my Open Houses that the 38% are more likely than not to be looking to move closer to their Grandkids...and would probably move more than once..

What will the 38% do?

 

 

 

National Mortgage Settlement - Washington State

Attached is a video from the State of Washington regarding how you can benefit from the National Mortgage Settlement - Washington State received $600 Million in this settlement and your bank that carries you loan may be able to assit you.

National Mortgage Settlement Update- Washington State

Always use your Realtor

For the very best and latest updates on your Property, always use your Realtor...Your Realtor knows your Community and can get your the latest in information. Read this article from Inman News, if you have any questions regarding the best source for your Real Estate Updates...

http://t.co/6Z3kOn8G

Your Realtor for "The Couve"

 

Your Realtor from First Nest to Empty Nest in SW Washington...

 

 

 

 

 

It is officially Summer in "The Couve"

Summer is officially here, this means that we are expecting some great sunshine and an evening or two at the park.  This is out for the fun for this week.  So if you are coming to The Couve for the weekend or week, make plans to have some fun!!

Weekend in The Couve

If you are hitting the road this weekend looking for great bargains ...

If you are hitting the road this weekend looking for great bargains this may be a useful tool to discover first...


Book Review: I Brake for Yard Sales

Time line for a New Loan after Forclosure, Short Sale or Bankruptcy..

Check with your Lender, however, this is a good rule of thumb for a new loan if you have suffered with a Forclosure, Bankruptcy or Short Sale.  Keeping in mind that every situation is not weighted the same, and you must show that you have been keeping up with your bills and other debt payments, if any.

Spring Forward

Spring Forward   Link

March 11, 2012

Interest Rate History - 30 Years

We have not seen interest this good in the history of keep records.  If you look back in history you will see this great decline in interest rates.  Along with the decline in the price of housing, January 2012 over 2011 Stats for SW Washington...You are waiting, why?

Call your Realtor today, or is you are in SW Washington please feel free to call on me or visit my web site.  www.kathyamorin.com

Happy Valentines Day from my House to Yours♥♥

 Happy Valentines click to view

Portland Classical Chinese Gardens

I attended a class today on Feng Shui at the Portland Classical Chinese Gardens...what a great way to spend the afternoon on a sunny January afternoon..If you have not visited the gardens, please that the time to stop in and visit, you will not be disappointed.

Happy Chinese New Year

Year of the Dragon

Vancouver, WA Food Coop

Vancouver Food Coop...what a great newsletter and full of fun and interesting ideas...share with your family and friends...visit, and sign up...

Vancouver Food Coop

Climbing Gym in Vancouver, Washington

Wow, great gym in Vancouver...folks that live in the PNW, love the out of doors...climbing is a very popular activity in our community...now you can learn in a safe environment...

Countdown - 2012

Welcome 2012

Countdown

Welcome

Welcome to my Blog, come along and take a little tour with me. I would like to be your Realtor in the Pacific Northwest/SW Washington, and help you From First Nest to Empty Nest...

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 Welcome

Shedding New Light on Fort Vancouver

Shedding New Light on Fort Vancouver    Click to View

If you are in Vancouver, Washington this Holiday Season and you are looking for something both Historical and Festive to do or if you live here and have not visited the Fort in a while this is a great way to feel festive and learn a great deal about how Vancouver, Washington was settled...