WREOI News

Homebuyers May Benefit from Stock Meltdown

January 22, 2016

This was sent to us by Tammy Pollard, Sr. Mortgage Advisor with Paramount Bond & Mortgage Co, LLC Despite the facts that the Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates, U.S. stocks are tumbling and new worries about the Chinese economy seem to emerge daily, there is still a positive outlook […]

King County Had Almost Half of 2015’s 30 Most Competitive Neighborhoods in America

January 14, 2016

We probably don’t need to tell you that 2015 was a crazy year in real estate, especially in our city. Bidding wars and listings lasting mere days on the market is something we’ve all grown accustomed to. But it turns out we’re not alone. Redfin recently came out with a […]

15 Islands You Need in Your Life: No Passport Required

January 13, 2016

CHECK OUT #11! By Kelly Hickey Deal Expert, Chicago posted on December 21, 2015 on travelzoo.com Stunning, shimmering sunsets across the water, the peaceful lullaby of waves crashing and the wind blowing, the feeling of truly being removed for your everyday life … yep, islands are pretty much the best. […]

2016 Home Sales Will Be Best in a Decade, With Surprising Hot Spots, Realtor.com Predicts

December 9, 2015

CNBC December 2, 2015 Total homes sales next year are expected to reach the highest levels since 2006 on the back of new construction and the existing housing market, Realtor.com reported Wednesday. The report contains several surprises. Among them, Providence, Rhode Island, ranked as the hottest market for 2016, and […]

Just Hanging Out

December 2, 2015

This was taken by Diane from her home on Buck Mountain.

How to Survive the 4 Common Mortgage Killers

November 27, 2015

A lot of detailed documentation is required when applying for a home loan these days. You can expect to show everything from full tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, to letters of explanation regarding credit, debt, income and assets. However, that leaves quite a bit of room for challenges to […]

Sun in the Madronas

November 24, 2015

taken by diane whitley

It Pays to List in Winter

November 21, 2015

Spring may still be peak home-shopping season, since most families want to move when school is out. Yet it actually pays to list in the winter, when buyers tend to have more urgency. A study by online brokerage Redfin found that average sellers net more above asking price during the […]

View from the Orcas Island Ferry

November 20, 2015

This was taken by Deborah Hansen, a broker in our Windermere Real EState/Orcas Island office.

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