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Homeownership Rate Climbs to 6-Year High

Homeownership Rate Climbs to 6-Year High Americans are facing challenges to homeownership, particularly with shrinking inventories of homes for sale, yet somehow more are still finding their way to becoming homeowners. The homeownership rate rose...

Seattle’s tech salaries are second highest in the U.S. — and they’re on the rise

16 days ago 63 alyssahansen

Seattle’s tech salaries are second highest in the U.S. — and they’re on the rise Seattle is home to the nation’s second highest tech salaries, according to a new study. The average tech salary in Seattle as of 2019 was $109,628, a 4.3...

“The Power of Kindness” – BARRY’S BUZZ

18 days ago 56 alyssahansen

Thank you, as always, for allowing me to share. I am honored to be in an industry that does give back and working with those that care about others. “The Power of Kindness” “Too often, we underestimate the power of a touch, a kind word...

What to Do in Lake Stevens

22 days ago 85 alyssahansen

What to Do in Lake Stevens The primary focus of Lake Stevens, Washington, is the lake itself, with many opportunities for recreating along its shorelines. Parks also feature predominately here, including Eagle Ridge Park, which has seen...

New Year Resolutions- Barry’s Buzz

January 11, 2020 85 willjensen

New Year Resolutions Thank you, as always, for allowing me to share. I am honored to be in an industry that gives back; and to work with those that care about others. By definition “it is a firm decision to do or not do something.” How we get...

Find fun ways to stay warm

January 8, 2020 80 willjensen

Find fun ways to stay warm We’re accustomed to chilly weather in Bend, so we have oodles of creative ways to get warm. If snuggling by a fireplace is your idea of fun, you’ll find dozens of fire pits scattered all over town, including an awesome...

Boeing redeploys workers as 737 MAX production in Renton prepares to shut down

January 8, 2020 81 willjensen

Boeing redeploys workers as 737 MAX production in Renton prepares to shut down About a dozen partially completed 737 MAX airplanes currently inside Boeing’s Renton plant will be finished before production comes to a complete stop in...

This is how much money you need to buy a house across the U.S.

January 8, 2020 72 willjensen

This is how much money you need to buy a house across the U.S. The average American homeowner pays $123 per square foot for a house, but that varies based on where the house is. According to a new report from Realtor.com, among the 100...

Winter Fun

January 7, 2020 66 jlsrelocation

Winter Fun in Bend Oregon Snow. You want it, we’ve got it! The mountains surrounding Bend get an average of about 30 feet of snow per year, while the city gets less than 30 inches. Know what that means for you? The most diverse winter vacation...

Spokane Area Residential

January 7, 2020 36 jlsrelocation

The Patsy Clark Mansion is a beautiful 15321 square foot mansion located in the heart of Spokane, WA. The magnificent property was designed by the renowned 19th century architect, Kirtland Cutter, for mining magnate Patrick “Patsy” Clark in 1889. Cutter was told to“spare no expense” in the design of the masterpiece and no corner was left untouched. The 3½ story extravaganza suggests Spanish and Moorish influences, including rounded corner towers and arched loggias with architectural craftsmanship applied.

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Home Prices in Seattle outpaced by most top national markets

December 17, 2019 124 jlsrelocation

Home prices in the Seattle area rose compared to last year for the second month in a row, by 1.7% Is it a streak? Well, not really. Seattle-area growth was well behind the 20-city home price index, which was up 2.1% in September from a year ago...

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac loan limit increases to more than $510,000

December 17, 2019 118 jlsrelocation

Conforming loan limit has now increased by nearly $100,000 since 2016 The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Tuesday that it is raising the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to more than $510,000. In most of the U.S....