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Downtown Bellevue Walking Tours Planned to Help Improve the Pedestrian ExperiencePosted on December 2, 2011- Light rail to Bellevue clears final hurdlesPosted on November 30, 2011
Northwest Multiple Listing Service Chooses Authentisign™ for Electronic SignaturesPosted on June 29, 2011
Bellevue Bridge Damaged During Construction over I-405Posted on April 3, 2011- Bellevue/Eastside Real Estate Mortgage Rate Watch 3/9/2011Posted on March 9, 2011
Washington State Transportation Commission Announces Proposed SR 520 Toll RatesPosted on December 8, 2010- Construction Woes Force Bellevue To Shave $16 Million From General FundPosted on December 7, 2010
Zillow.com Adds WindermerePosted on September 30, 2009- Home foreclosure filings up more than 100 percent in Seattle areaPosted on August 13, 2009
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- Snapshot of 2011 housing market: More activity, lower prices February 3, 2012
- Debt aversion behind remodeling and cocooning by homeowners February 3, 2012
- Phoenix housing market starting to recover February 3, 2012
- Local mortgage rates February 3, 2012
- Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 3.87 pct. February 3, 2012
- Is our best-kept secret in northwest Seattle? February 1, 2012
- No room for mistakes: Design perfectionists at home February 1, 2012
- Obama seeks to broaden reach of housing assistance February 1, 2012
- Home prices in Seattle area hit post-boom low in November February 1, 2012
- See where one Pearl Jam member lived January 31, 2012
- Seattle-area home prices hit new post-bust low January 31, 2012
- Valerie Easton's 'petal & twig' brings garden beauty inside January 30, 2012
- Owner neglected landmark Smith Tower, says receiver January 28, 2012
- Want to buy an unfinished church? January 24, 2012
02Dec2011
Downtown Bellevue Walking Tours Planned to Help Improve the Pedestrian Experience
While driving through Downtown Bellevue last week, I stopped at the corner of NE 8th and Bellevue Way, as I sat in my car I couldn't help but notice how many people I saw walking...walking in every direction, in stores, out of restaurants, carrying bags, briefcases and umbrella's. I remembered not s
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Light rail to Bellevue clears final hurdles
Well it looks like the Light Rail is on it's way to Bellevue, the Bel-Red corridor and Overlake. The unanimous vote, three years after voters agreed to pay for it, means Sound Transit can proceed with final engineering work on the planned 14-mile line. Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/tr
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Trends in Luxury Home Improvement
Even though the current housing market in general is experiencing a readjustment, the luxury home market is still moving. Many owners of high end properties see their homes as long term investments as well as a great place to live, and they are putting their money into improvements. Harvard University’s Housing Studies Center estimated that $160 billion was spent on home improvements last year, and much of that went for the latest in luxury upgrades.
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Selling Your Home for the Holidays
If you want to sell (or buy) a home, conventional wisdom dictates that you should wait until the holiday season is over. It’s generally assumed that people are too busy shopping for gifts and won’t shop for real estate. However, while home sales usually slow down between November and January, they certainly do not stop!
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Forbes Names Seattle Real Estate Market Most Likely to Rebound
Here is some good news for our Seattle Real Estate Market. Forbes.com listed Seattle the best city to invest in real estate.
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First-Time Buyer Tax Credit Provisions
Are you or someone you know a first-time homebuyer? Thanks to this year's Housing and Economic Recovery Act, when you purchase a home you may qualify to receive a tax credit of up to $7500. The credit expires in June 2009; another reason why right now is the best time to be a buyer!
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Best Bellevue Workplaces for Recycling
King County announced the 2nd Annual Best Workplaces for Recycling list. Eleven Bellevue businesses have been recognized for strong internal recycling programs and for their commitment to making recycling a priority for their companies.
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Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
On July 30, 2008, the President signed into law the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, a sweeping $300 Billion rescue plan to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, and to boost confidence in the sluggish housing market.
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Buying Home vs. Dorm for Students
An increasing number of parents of college-bound offspring are purchasing a condo or small house in the area of the college for their student’s residence while attending the college or university. In some cases, it appears to be more cost-effective than paying for room and board in a dorm.
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Downtown Bellevue Construction Projects
PSE is starting a major natural gas pipeline project in Downtown Bellevue on Monday, August 4th. There will be some roads closures and, we can definitely expect some traffic delays.
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