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Buy? Sell? Or Hold on for Dear Life?

True tales of Seattle real estate and expert advice to help you navigate the new rules of homeownership.

03/20/2009 By Matthew Halverson

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Q: Everyone says that now is an awful time to sell, but is it really that bad?

03/19/2009

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Q: I’m underwater on my loan, so should I walk away from my house?

03/19/2009

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Q: Why does the thought of becoming a homeowner make me feel crazy?

03/19/2009

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Q: What’s a lease-to-purchase option, and is it a smart move for me?

03/19/2009

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Q: What’s a short sell, and why would I want to get involved in one?

03/19/2009

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Q: I’ve never owned a home. Should I buy now?

03/19/2009

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Q: Interest rates are really low. When does it make sense to refinance?

03/19/2009

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Q: With so many new condos sitting empty, why would I risk buying one now?

03/19/2009

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Q: I’ve outgrown my current home. Should I buy now or should I wait?

03/19/2009

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Your Future Holds…

Desperate Marketing

02/11/2009

Tech

Home Tweet Home

You may not be Twittering yet, but your broker is.

02/11/2009 By Matthew Halverson

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Growing Pains

Heady growth, a soaring skyline, and sophisticated amenities reveal a vitality beyond the recent economic malaise. The new Eastside faces new challenges—and new opportunities.

01/22/2009 By Juliette Guilbert

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Suburban Soul Man

Ron Sher thought he could build a community around an ugly, failing shopping mall. Is he nuts?

01/22/2009 By Juliette Guilbert

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Eastside, Big City

In this special section we examine the new Eastside.

01/15/2009 By Steve Wiecking, Kathryn Robinson, Juliette Guilbert, and Megan Clark

Market Watch

Q & A: Bidder’s Market

A real estate auctioneer talks deals, due diligence, and accidental transactions.

01/14/2009 By Matthew Halverson

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Indecent Appraisal

How WaMu cut out the appraisers who were supposed to safeguard its home loans.

01/05/2009 By Eric Scigliano

Market Voyeurism

Banker's Dream

What recession? Buy this house and live like there's no tomorrow.

01/05/2009 By Eric Scigliano

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The Writing On The Wall

A besieged Capitol Hill condo gets an abstract graffiti mural.

01/05/2009 By Katie Zipper

SELLER'S STORY

Round House, Square Lot

A West Seattle property requires a targeted marketing strategy.

01/04/2009 By Ashley Griffin