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WEEK IN REVIEW
Tuesday


Local beef — lots of it
16-year-old girl convicted in Sultan gang murder
Lawmakers start haggling budget, again
Monday


A gift for a gifted kid
An early start to allergy season
Students to have their first look at ‘WAS...
Sunday


Stillaguamish Tribe carves a link to its long-l...
Paine Field results delayed by months
The Hub, a Snohomish institution, closes
Saturday


Shock at fish killings in Mill Creek
Former Snohomish County planning director charged
Murder suspect James Fryberg back in custody
Friday


Told there's no buyer for pea crop, farmers adjust
Everett courts water-bottling company
Alcohol, marijuana cited in fatal wrong-way crash
Thursday


Special session likely to finish budget, tax in...
County to pay builders $1.7 million to settle s...
Cut through solid-white lines and it could cost...
Wednesday


New high-tech tool aids searchers after avalanches
Boeing to boost output of 787s
Everett routinely sees people break anti-dumpin...
 

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Steve Tytler
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.

Foreclosure market can be tough to buy into

Question: My wife and I made an offer on a home prior to foreclosure and it was declined. Apparently our offer was not enough to pay off all the lien holders. The home is to be auctioned on the court house steps in a few weeks and the amount we... [More]





Research the market before you buy

Question: I’m attempting to research the housing market but I can’t buy anything for at least a year because of my lease. How can I efficiently do the research without an agent? I’ve attended numerous Sunday open houses, but I feel I... [More]





Quitclaim answer spurs more questions

Question: I read your column last week regarding quitclaim deeds. Wouldn't the financing bank be concerned about a new owner making payments on the loan to the previous owner. Why wouldn't they declare the loan in default and demand... [More]





Act soon: Tax credit deadline is April 30

Question: We are looking to buy a bigger home and we have heard that there is now a tax credit program for move-up homebuyers in addition to the one for first-time buyers. How does that work? [More]





Tools for evaulating school quality

Question: We are preparing to buy our first house. We have two young children who will be in school soon, and we know it’s important to buy a home in a good school district. What is the best way to find a good neighborhood with a good school... [More]





Reducing payment may be difficult

Question: Our ARM is up in two years. We owe $301,000 and according to a couple of banks we have talked to, our value is coming in at about $270,000. We do not have $30,000 to add to our loan just so we can refinance. What we want is a 30-year... [More]





Couple is caught in selling dilemma

Question: My husband and I bought our home in 2007 and we owe more on it than its value. If our home does not continue to depreciate, we expect that we would not be underwater in about one year. We are wondering if we should sell it then or hope it... [More]





Escrow officers can’t give legal advice

Question: As an employee of a local title company, I would like to please have you clarify your article on quitclaim deeds, to prevent any frustrations on consumers expectations of what a local escrow and title company can provide them. [More]





 
More columns
How to use quitclaim deeds in marriage  January 3
When a real-estate partnership becomes a nightmare  December 20
Sale of foreclosed houses explained  December 13
Here’s how home foreclosure sales really work  December 6
Advice if you’re trying to swoop in on a foreclosure deal  November 29
Novice real estate investors can lose their shirts  November 22
Proof of home ownership lies with the title  November 15
Forecast for 2010 housing market: slow decline  November 8
What you need to know about types of liens  November 1
The better plan: Tear house down, start anew  October 25
On reverse mortgage taxes and deductions  October 18
How to ensure title is clear  October 11
Here's the lowdown on deductions and rental property  October 4
Lender, broker roles are explained  September 27
Selecting an agent starts with compatibility  September 20
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