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Steve Tytler answers your real estate questions in his weekly column. Send him your questions by mail to The Herald, P.O. Box, Everett, WA 98206, by fax questions to 425-339-3435 or by e-mail to economy@heraldnet.com. |
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Credit scores suddenly plunge

Question: I recently went to one of those credit report websites advertised as free and paid for copies of our FICO (Fair Isaac Corp.) credit scores. The report said my score was 722 and my husband's was 720, which are both considered to be... [More]

August 29


How the foreclosure process works

Question: Would you please write an article on real estate foreclosure, what happens to lead up to it and also what happens during the process? There are so many foreclosures recently, it might be of interest to the general public. [More]

August 15


Buyers set ultimate value of a home

Question: I have a question about how real estate is being priced in the Puget Sound area. I have talked to at least a dozen longtime real estate agents and asked them how today's asking prices compare to assessed values. All told me the same thing:... [More]

August 1


Real estate attorneys worth the expense

Question: We are interested in purchasing a home privately, that is, without the seller using a real estate broker. We would need to agree on a price and will ask for a structural inspection. What suggestions do you have for oversight of this... [More]

July 18


Second mortgage can limit options

Question: I was wondering: If you have a home equity loan and you want to sell your house, are you pretty much stuck in your home until the loan is paid off? [More]

July 11


Legal advice will help in quitclaim deed filing

Question: I’m getting married soon. My fiancee owns a home that we want to protect from my adverse credit past. I owe back child support and I don’t want this property attached to my debts. I understand from your articles that what I... [More]

July 4


Mortgages often sold during life of loan

Question: I need help in understanding what is going on with my mortgage. We refinanced in October of 2002 with what I thought was an interest rate of 5.125 percent with Everett Mutual. They have sold out to Key Bank. Key Bank, I found out, does not... [More]

June 27


It’s best to roll closing costs into mortgage

Question: When you refinance, should you pay your closing costs up front, or roll them into the loan amount? Are there any tax differences? [More]

June 20


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