The Seattle Times: Real Estate

Seattle and Northwest real estate news, features and information. The latest on home values and more. Provider: The Seattle Times Feed Type: Informational [report]

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Debt aversion behind remodeling and cocooning by homeowners
According to federal estimates, owners of existing homes are spending more on renovations than people are spending on buying new homes.
02/04/2012 01:01 AM

Snapshot of 2011 housing market: More activity, lower prices

02/04/2012 01:01 AM

To your health: Learning more about building materials' content
Two men are creating a data base about building materials so consumers can avoid ingredients that might be harmful.
02/04/2012 09:58 AM

Phoenix housing market starting to recover
House sales in Phoenix rose in November for the 12th straight month on a year-over-year basis, and distressed real estate accounted for the smallest share of purchases since 2008.
02/04/2012 01:01 AM

Local mortgage rates

02/04/2012 01:01 AM

Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 3.87 pct.
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to a record low, the ninth time that has happened in the last year. Even with the cheapest rates in history, the housing market remains depressed.
02/03/2012 12:43 PM

No room for mistakes: Design perfectionists at home
The minimalist spaces where design perfectionists live — some so fastidious that they have no furniture at all.
02/02/2012 02:01 AM