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Interest rates for 30 year fixed rate mortgages continue to stay historically low, hovering around 4%.  If you haven't yet refinanced – now is the time.  Thinking about selling or shedding investment properties?  With low inventory levels this is a great time for sellers – less competition.  With low interest rates buyers gain more buying […]

A recent Seattle Times article on VA loans was a good reminder about a great, often forgotten, loan program. VA loans are opening doors to home ownership for many buyers. VA guaranteed mortgages offer zero down loan programs and more flexible credit underwriting. This is a great opportunity for returning vets (or vets who have […]

Bartell's Drug has submitted plans to the City of Bellevue to expand the building footprint and modify parking and landscaping at the downtown Bellevue location.  It appears just under 6,000 SF will be added to the existing storefront with completion scheduled for spring/summer 2015.  Bartell's is obviously preparing to expand to serve downtown's continued residential growth.  Nearly1,000 […]

Today's article by Marc Stiles/Puget Sound Business Journal reports on the latest condo tower scheduled for construction on Seattle's First Hill and references other condo projects planned in downtown Seattle.  Nearly all the new residential development under construction or planned in both downtown Seattle and Bellevue is rental apartments.  Downtown Bellevue has experienced a shortage of […]