Real Estate News
Imagine driving by a house, snapping a photo of it with your iPhone, and then obtaining relevant data about the home and surrounding community. It’s possible with the HomeSnap app by Sawbuck. Walt Mossberg, personal technology columnist for the Wall Street Journal, reports on HomeSnap’s … [Read More...]
Housing starts in April were strong, increasing by 4.7 percent to a 685,000 annual rate, according to the median estimate of 80 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News. The Associated Press reports a slightly higher annual pace of 717,000 homes, based on Commerce Department figures. Time reports these strides in the housing market: Construction went up for both single-family homes and … [Read More...]
Everything comes alive in the Pacific Northwest with fair May weather. The last frost of the season is likely behind us, and gardeners have the next 200 days, approximately, to cultivate the annuals, perennials, and vegetables of their choice. The Pacific Northwest, which is defined by the area bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Cascade Mountains on the east, has a cool growing … [Read More...]
Seattle ranked fifth in the nation for job growth during the period between January 2011 and January 2012, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. Washington state was fifteenth in the nation. The W.P. School of Business at Arizona State University conducted the study, indicating these percentage increases. Houston – 3.7 percent Atlanta – 3.1 percent Denver – 2.5 … [Read More...]
Homeowners Desiree and Brian Bell wanted to change the look of their 1950′s kitchen into a room they could call their own. Lauren Lake of Spice Up My Kitchen recreated the old space into a traditional one with modern flair and functionality. See the results on this HGTV video. http://youtu.be/B0P8NoKOG10 … [Read More...]
Better Homes & Gardens The kitchen island is often the hub of the home, the place where family members and guests gather to eat and socialize. While the island’s function remains the same as it has been for years, its look and feel are changing. “Pare it down to the basics, and anything else is a great addition but not necessary,” says Samantha Emmerling, a senior editor at … [Read More...]
Housing prices for King County in the month of April were strong, and inventory was down 37 percent from one year ago, reports the Seattle Times based on data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The median house price in King County went up to $360,000, which is 9 percent better than last month and about 3 percent higher than April 2011. Snohomish County’s median house … [Read More...]
Growing herbs does not require lots of space or raised beds. In fact, all you need is a container. Watch this Six Minute Style video with Susan Doherty, plant your own potted garden, and enjoy the fragrance and taste of herbs throughout the spring and summer months. http://youtu.be/JOf2pxlPzAE … [Read More...]
Costco Wholesale Corporation has added home loans to its growing list of financial services, reports CNNMoney. The biggest warehouse membership chain is partnering with First Choice Bank, a New Jersey-based community bank, and 10 other lenders. Thus far, Costco’s partners have loaned 10,000 mortgages to members. Lauren Kutschka, manager of financial services, expects this number to grow as … [Read More...]
One of the best ways to increase your home’s value is to boost its curb appeal, which has everything to do with landscaping design, the color palette, and architectural interest. HGTV’s Curb Appeal highlights the transformation of one Cape Cod style property into an Arts & Crafts wonder. Now when homeowners Eric and Dominique Butters drive up to their home, they are dazzled by the … [Read More...]
