Having Trouble Finding the Right House?

Noticing that it is getting harder to find just the right house in the right neighborhood? well it seems there are 22% fewer homes on the market!! No wonder it is hard to find just what you want. DSNews.com has the details here. If you would like help finding the home or commercial property you need, let me know. I can help. d

Motgage Rates

According to the Washington Realtors Association 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.88 percent with an average 0.8 point in fees for the week ending January 19, 2012, down from last week when it averaged 3.89 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.74 percent. 15-year fixed rate mortgages this week averaged 3.17 percent with an average 0.8 point, up from last week when it averaged 3.16 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 4.05 percent. 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.82 percent this week, with an average 0.7 point, matching last week when it averaged 2.82 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.69 percent. 1-year Treasury-indexed ARM averaged 2.74 percent this week with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.76 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 3.25 percent. What a great time to buy!! Rates are the best they have ever been and prices have dropped back to what they were in 2004. Check out my website www.DennisGouldRealEstate.com or just use the search form at the top of this blog to find your dream home. d

What would your ideal real estate agent be like?

Here is an article from Inman News where they interviewed people about their experiences with real estate agents. Some were happy and some were not. What should a real estate agent do for you? What would make the whole process a 10 for you? Here is the link to the article. d

Short Sales and Foreclosures in Bothell

Check out the 14 distressed properties in the Thrashers Corner neighborhood of Bothell. Just click HERE. That link gets you to my website where you can search for Foreclosures or short sales in Bothell or any other area of Snohomish County. If you register on the site yo will be able to get detailed info on each property as well as neighborhood or school info too. d

West side of Thrashers Corner, Bothell - Homes Sold in 2011

Well, 2011 has ended and the number of sales of homes on the west side of Thrasher's Corner in Bothell has been about the same as 2010. There were 99 homes sold in 2011 ranging in price from $110,000 to $459,000. The average sale price for the average 2,102 sq ft home was $297,681 or $141 per sq ft. This compares to 2010's home sales of 102 with an average sales price of $323,002 or $157 per sq ft. There have been many articles about the drop in home prices around the country, but this brings it home to our neighborhood - a 7.8% drop in home prices for us on the West side of Thrasher's Corner in Bothell. For those of you waiting for the market to turn around this shows that the longer you wait to sell, the longer it will take for you to gain back the equity you were hoping to get from your home. If you are thinking about selling or just want to know what your home may be worth just call me at 206-214-5408 or check out my website www.DennisGouldRealEstate.com and click on 'Sell' to fill out your property's info and i will do the research for you. d

Optimism Growing for Improved Housing Market

The Association of Realtors has published an article about the growing optimism in the housing market with some experts looking for a 12% growth in sales. This compares to last years 2% growth. Prices however have still not recovered with continuing drops in most areas of the country. You can read the whole article here.

It is a GREAT time to buy a home

A recent Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) study concluded that 80% of prospective homebuyers believe now is a good time to buy while a mere 7% of potential sellers believe now is a good time to sell. The trick is finding the right home at the right price in the right location. That is why you need a great real estate consultant to help you find that perfect home. Call me and lets talk. 206-214-5408

30 Year interest Rates at New Low

Mortgage Rates 30-year Fixed-rate Mortgage Matches All-time Record Low 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.91 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending January 5, 2012, down from last week when it averaged 3.95 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.77 percent. 15-year FRM this week averaged 3.23 percent with an average 0.8 point, down from last week when it averaged 3.24 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 4.13 percent. 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.86 percent this week, with an average 0.7 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.88 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.75 percent. 1-year Treasury-indexed ARM averaged 2.80 percent this week with an average 0.6 point, up from last week when it averaged 2.78 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 3.24 percent.