Archive for October, 2009

Winter Safety Tips for Your Pets

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Our Love of Animals | Comments Off

Courtesy of the ASPCA, the following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals Read more..

Home or Condo: Exploring the Differences

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Lifestyle | Comments Off

Condo purchases have been on the rise offering an appealing alternative to traditional home ownership. Though condos have conventionally been the choice Read more..

Buying a Home? – 5 Important Topics to Discuss with Your Real Estate Agent

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Lifestyle, Real Estate News | Comments Off

Whether you're ready to settle into your first home or looking to buy your fifth; are moving cross-country or cross-town, it's smart to identify Read more..

If You’re Thinking About Selling Your Home, Think About a Home Inspection

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Lifestyle, Real Estate News | Comments Off

If you are thinking about selling your home, you may want to start thinking about home inspections.  As most inspections thoroughly check the home's Read more..

Winter Driving & Tips To Keep You Safe

Monday, October 12th, 2009 Posted in Lifestyle | Comments Off

Winter is fast approaching and if you've been watching the national news, it has already hit parts of the northwest.  Now is a good time to review some winter driving ... Read more..

Short Sale. . .What You Need To Know

Monday, October 12th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate News | Comments Off

NEW YORK (AP) - For a homeowner who needs to sell but has a mortgage balance higher than the property value, one option is something called a "short sale." And ... Read more..

Mortage Rates Drop Below 5%

Monday, October 12th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate News | Comments Off

Rates on 30-year home loans dropped below 5 percent for the first time in four months, but still remained above this year's record low, Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average rate ... Read more..

Pending Homes Sales Continue!

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate News | Comments Off

Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in Read more..