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The housing market gets a boost in April
Housing starts in April were strong, increasing by 4.7 percent to a 685,000 annual rate, according to the median estimate of 80 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News . The Associated Press reports a slightly higher annual pace of 717,000 homes, based on Commerce Department figures
Seattle touts job growth and sustainability
Seattle ranked fifth in the nation for job growth during the period between January 2011 and January 2012, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal .
How to really shop for a home
If you are a first-time home buyer, what’s the best way to go about the search? The temptation to browse many types of properties is real. Suppress the urge by beginning with the end in mind.
Amazon proposes new Seattle digs
The Seattle Times Earlier this week, Amazon.com proposed its three-block high-rise office complex in Seattle’s Denny Triangle . If approved, the project could take up to eight years to complete. The preliminary design of the complex comprises 3.3 million square feet, potentially making it the biggest development downtown Seattle has ever seen.
What does a housing recovery look like?
Pundits and professionals give varying answers to the question of what a housing recovery looks like. According to the Housing Guru Blog , some see it as a return to the home values seen before the crash; others define it as the annual rate of over 8 million sales. And still another camp believes that neither picture is realistic.
Seattle marches on
Tech and aerospace industries keep Seattle and surrounding cities competitive with the rest of the nation. Based on data compiled by the Seattle Market Review (March 2012), the Evergreen State shows economic growth with several bright spots. Seattle ranks in the top three for tech startup jobs around the nation, according to PayScale’s “ Tech Startup Hotspot Score.” PayScale takes into account median annual pay and availability of new positions.
Spring cleaning makes sense
While spring cleaning may have its roots in old traditions like the Iranian Norouz or the Jewish Passover, where a thorough cleansing takes place in preparation for the new year or a religious celebration, it hits the annual housekeeping checklist right around March. The weather is balmy enough to open the windows but not so warm that insects will invade.
What’s your home repair IQ?
Are you literate in the world of home repairs? Or would you rather enlist the help of a pro?
Do the homework before buying land
Finding the right home is not for everybody.
The dream house is also about the community
Choosing where to raise a family is one of the most important decisions for a household with children. Are there standard features a family ought to look for in a neighborhood, community, and town? Not really
