Daryl Datus

Great Place to be, the south some of the best fishing and the people are great too!http://www.daryldatus.comhttp

Just a note to help us thru the week, QFC inBelfair id geting a new gas station,with that come new people to the area, and the need some place to live!

Jobs can be found on QFC web site, for those that need housing once you get here , well I hope you think of me!

Have a great winter!

Daryl has lived in Belfair since 1973 and has a home on the Hood Canal where he and his family relax and enjoy Boating, fishing, crabbing, clamming relaxing & good cup of coffee.

Navigating the multifaceted decisions needed in today's real estate market requires an agent with dedication, experience, and professionalism. Daryl is devoted to service with an emphasis on accountability, reliability, and enthusiasm. Especially during shifting market cycles, Daryl provides his clients all the information they will need to help them make informed real estate investment decisions.

The power of relationships and the experience to know how to get things done is the foundation of a successful real estate transaction. Daryl is well regarded by his peers and has created valuable working relationships with other professionals in the business, including title companies, attorneys, lenders and appraisers.

Daryl Datus

360-277-5104

See your next home AT

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What a storm, I am glad I dont deal with this type of weather anymore!

The southern states are a great place to visit but I am glad I dont live there anymore!

The number of first-time home buyers rose to 47 percent of all home sales from 41 percent of transactions in last year's study, and was the highest on record dating back to 1981. The previous high was 44 percent in 1991. It's interesting to note the last cyclical peak of first-time home buyers was during the last noteworthy economic downturn, with first-time buyers starting the chain reaction that led the nation out of recession.

The profile shows the median age of first-time buyers was 30 and the median income was $61,600. The typical first-time buyer purchased a home costing $156,000, down from $165,000 in the 2008 study, and plans to stay in that home for 10 years.

Fifty-five percent of entry level buyers reported they financed their purchase with an FHA loan, while another 8 percent used the VA loan program.

First-time buyers who made a downpayment used a variety of sources: 61 percent used savings and 22 percent received a gift from a friend or relative, typically from their parents. Six percent received a loan from a relative or friend, 6 percent tapped into a 401(k) fund, and 6 percent sold stocks or bonds. Ninety-six percent chose a fixed-rate mortgage.

First-time buyers often make financial sacrifices to purchase a home: 39 percent cut spending on luxury items, 38 percent cut back on entertainment and 30 percent cut spending on clothes.

Only 12 percent said financing their first home was more difficult than expected, but 13 percent of successful buyers said they had experienced a purchase agreement that was canceled, terminated or fell through; and 8 percent had been rejected by a lender. This raises the question of how many potential buyers were unsuccessful because of problems with appraisals or loan qualificationsThe market would be even stronger without these problems,

read my appraisal blog!

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Many have said a Realtor with a good name thats what I want!

Do we think of that as we deal with the public, as well as others we deal with ,agents, brokers,appraisers,etc..?

I have noticed it takes a lot of work to build on a name for the good!And yet it takes 1 act of indiscreation to ruin it!

As we go thru in our minds of this last years transactions think of what we have done to the good and well pat yourself on the back for the good, also think of the not so good things and reach down inside ourselves and make adjustments so that this next year will be fantastic!

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