Mortgage Rates and Home FInance November 12, 2012

Mortgage Rates Remain Deadlocked

Is It Time to Refinance?

Mortgage rates were unchanged this week as investors hedged their election bets.

The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged at 3.57%, according to the Bankrate.com national survey of large lenders. The mortgages in this week's survey had an average total of 0.4 discount and origination points. One year ago, the mortgage index stood at 4.25%; four weeks ago, it was 3.59%.

The benchmark 15-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 2.88% from 2.89%. The benchmark 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage was unchanged at 2.72%.

Read on here: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/11/08/mortgage-rates-remain-deadlocked/#ixzz2BlxJqWTC

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Home Improvement Do It Yourself November 10, 2012

Weekend Warrior: 10 most innovative products for DIYers

Taking on some do-it-yourself projects around the home? You deserve praise for your efforts, not frustration. So why make things hard on yourself — especially when there are tools available that can make the job easier? Reas on here.

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Selling Your Home November 10, 2012

The Eleven Reasons People Can’t Sell Their Homes

The environment for home sales becomes more difficult with each passing month. Some estimates put 11 million mortgages, about 20% of the U.S. total, underwater, meaning that homeowners owe their banks more than the underlying properties are worth. Home repossessions reached more than 100,000 for the first time in September. Rising foreclosure rates continue to further depress housing prices. Read on here.

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Seattle Mid-Century Modern Home November 9, 2012

Mid-Century Modern | Open Sunday November 11th 1PM-4PM

Built in 1965 and refreshed for 2012.

Design, function and structure, it is all here in this remodeled modern home. Set down a private road in Seattle's coveted Broadview neighborhood, this five bedroom, three bath home awaits you.

Custom built and originally designed by architect Donald M. Wilson to experience nature inside and out,. This Zen-like Northwest Contemporary home is situated in a natural setting surrounded by sylvan views. Stunningly remodeled and updated with modern conveniences and style, the living spaces flow from one open room to the next . Enjoy entertaining in beautifully appointed interior spaces or outside in one of the many outdoor living areas. This is the modern oasis at the end of the road that you have been waiting for. This truly is a one of a kind home with nothing more to do than move in and enjoy.

Online at: http://ballardtobroadview.withwre.com/listing/WA/Seattle/13249-6th-Ave-NW-98177/16126246

Contact Steve Hill or Sandra Brenner for a private tour of this spectacular home.

Windermere Real Estate/FN
Seattle-Northwest
206-552-9577