Mortgage forgiveness tax relief differs from home-sale loss
Four years ago, the Internal Revenue Service changed the law that required consumers to pay tax on mortgages forgiven by a lender. Those amounts used to be considered taxable income on a homeowner's tax return.Seattle's 10-year home appreciation: $129,840
While we often hear how the Northwest has weathered the housing crisis better than most other regions of the country, a recent study by the National Association of Realtors provides some comparative data in 154 different metropolitan statistical areas.New refinance may not bring greater mortgage interest deduction
The number of homeowners refinancing their home mortgages continues to climb, comprising nearly two-thirds of all home-loan applicants.-
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There's an end in sight for Seattle's tough real estate market
A misery index says one of the reasons Seattle is so glum is the drop in home values, but there may be an end in sight. - Mortgage forgiveness tax relief differs from home-sale loss
- New homes sales hit record low in February
- New refinance may not bring a greater mortgage interest deduction
- Existing sales down after recent string of increases
- Seattle's 10-year home appreciation: $129,840
- Local Realtors launch initiative to provide housing for earthquake victims
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Remodeling design influences homeowner satisfaction
Long gone are the days of homeowners putting in new finishes and appliances in their home and calling it a successful remodel. - A recipe for great kitchen lighting
- Hardwood finishes more eco-friendly than ever
- Setting the scene: Put your outdoor living space in the best light
- Battening down the winter home hatches
- Winterize your home to avoid unnecessary damage
- A San Diego home receives a Jetson's-style automation makeover
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Real estate investments not just for high rollers
The recent $12 million sale of a Mercer Island waterfront mansion listed for $40 million six years ago sparked some interesting comments and questions from our adult children at Sunday night dinner. - Rules of thumb for judging investment home, cash flow
- How do you handle the family cabin as a rental?
- Defer the gain on investment property? Thank T.J. Starker
- Exchange wrinkle includes popular TICs
- Cash crunch: Investors not racing to reverse exchanges
- Even primary owners are now in the seasonal rental game
- More Investing »
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Do You Need a Home Inspection? Many home sellers are now opting to have their homes inspected before placing them on the market for sale. Why the shift from buyer generated inspections? Join host Tom Kelly and Cris Ugles of Building Inspection Services as they discuss why sellers think they are helping themselves by paying for a professional inspection. Call 1-888-973-5476 (1-888-973-KIRO) with your questions, comments and concerns.
Sundays at 9am on 97.3 KIRO FM
On this week's show »
Do You Need a Home Inspection? Many home sellers are now opting to have their homes inspected before placing them on the market for sale. Why the shift from buyer generated inspections? Join host Tom Kelly and Cris Ugles of Building Inspection Services as they discuss why sellers think they are helping themselves by paying for a professional inspection. Call 1-888-973-5476 (1-888-973-KIRO) with your questions, comments and concerns.
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