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Home Buyer Mortgage Minute Update - October 22, 2009

Home Buyer News - Tacoma / Pierce County WA Real Estate

Considering buying a home in the Tacoma - Pierce County WA area? Here are some news updates:

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The Trey Affolter Team at Keller Williams Realty always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Trey Affolter * Realtor * 253-222-6000 * www.treysellshouses.com * treyaffolter@kw.com

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Why You Should Buy Your First Home Now

First Time Home Buyers, Buy Now...

Are you thinking of buying your first home but aren't sure if it's right for you?

Consider these factors:

  1. Inventory - There is an abundant supply of houses on the market to choose from.
  2. Prices - Because there is a high supply of homes, prices are low. As supply & demand come back into balance, prices will eventually start to go up.
  3. Low Mortgage Interest Rates - Rates are at near 40 year lows.
  4. Tax Benefits - Home owners enjoy additional tax benefits.
  5. $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - Hurry, expires December 1, 2009.

source: Harborstone

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Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings

The Trey Affolter Team at Keller Williams Realty always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Trey Affolter * Realtor * 253-222-6000 * www.treysellshouses.com * treyaffolter@kw.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional

Interest Rate Drop Fuels Demand - Mortgage News

Interest Rates hit near 40 Year Lows - Tacoma Real Estate

Interest Rates have been a major factor in fueling the Real Estate market. Read through this brief report offered by Keller Williams International.

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According to Freddie Mac, 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage average fell further to 4.87 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending Oct. 8 from 4.94 percent last week. "Such low rates are spurring mortgage demand," said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac vice president and chief economist, in a statement.

"Interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate loans were the lowest since mid-May; 15-year FRMs were at a record low since data were first collected in 1991 and 5-year ARMs also hit an all-time record starting in 2005. Compared to a year ago, consumers could shave almost $134 off their monthly mortgage payments on a 30-year fixed-rate loan for $200,000 by refinancing.

In addition to spurring mortgage demand, applications were up to a 19-week high over the week ending in Oct. 2, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association - applications to purchase a home were at the strongest pace since the beginning of 2009.

source: Keller Williams

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Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings

The Trey Affolter Team at Keller Williams Realty always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Trey Affolter * Realtor * 253-222-6000 * www.treysellshouses.com * treyaffolter@kw.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional

Real Estate Market Update thru Sept. 2009

Market Update thru September...

INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE At the end of September, the supply of homes for sale was reported down 1.8% from the previous month in 27 major metropolitan areas. We all know the factors. Home prices are very affordable, mortgage rates and very favorable and first-time homebuyers are taking advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set to expire at the end of November, now just seven weeks away.

Source: Inside Lending Newsletter from Peter and Dawn James

For Information about the local Real Estate Market in and around Tacoma, contact Trey Affolter.

Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings

The Trey Affolter Team at Keller Williams Realty always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Trey Affolter * Realtor * 253-222-6000 * www.treysellshouses.com * treyaffolter@kw.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional

Tacoma WA Services Resource List Fall 2009

City of Tacoma Service Resources

RESOURCE

PHONE

WEB SITE

Solid Waste (garbage, recycling, yard waste)

General Questions

Information line

253-591-5543

253-565-5955

www.cityoftacoma.org/solidwaste
Call-2-Haul 253-573-2468

www.cityoftacoma.org/call2haul

Hazordous waste 253-591-5418 www.cityoftacoma.org/hazwaste
Landfill scalehouse 253-593-7724

Wastewater/Surface water

General Questions

Billing Questions

253-591-5588

253-502-2100

www.cityoftacoma.org/wastewater

www.cityoftacoma.org/surfacewater

Sewer backups

Street flooding

Street Sweeping

253-591-5585

www.cityoftacoma.org/flood

www.cityoftacoma.org/streetsweeping

Leaves www.cityoftacoma.org/leaves

source: www.cityoftacoma.org

Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings

The Trey Affolter Team at Keller Williams Realty always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Trey Affolter * Realtor * 253-222-6000 * www.treysellshouses.com * treyaffolter@kw.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional