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A new survey by the National Association of Home Builders revealed that two-thirds of builders said their greatest concern for 2015 is the availability of labor.

Washington has specific timelines in which creditors and reporting agencies must act on credit challenges.

Seattle, New York and San Jose are among the cities where combined rent growth far exceeds wages, according to the survey.

Travel costs can be applied to the purchase contract if the customer decides to buy.

"The early spring weather has brought a bumper crop of buyers to a market experiencing a drought of listings."

When homeowners pay off their FHA-insured loan within five years, a portion of the mortgage insurance upfront premium is returned.

Identity theft topped the Federal Trade Commission's national ranking of consumer complaints for the 15th consecutive year.

More than half - 59 percent - of households don't plan to go too far, with most indicating a move within 30 miles of the current home.

A recent report by RealtyTrac uses Census data to find which metros where Gen-Xers are gravitating.

Borrowers could save money by refinancing if the combination of the new mortgage rate and the new FHA premiums result in at least a 0.75 percent reduction in annual mortgage costs.

Today's renter is expected to take longer to transition into homeownership than any other demographic group of the past 30 years

According to local builders, the cash spent to buy a home stays in the local community.

Have you taken over the payments of the folks' family cabin, but are getting no tax benefits because you are not on the title?

Single women want a home close to family and friends

The lenders have been accused of violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which prevents non-judicial foreclosures against service members who are on or recently left active duty.

New-home communities have become more popular in the Puget Sound area, especially with the dwindling inventory of existing homes.

Pacific Ridge's David Duncan said he anticipates the new FHA fee change will keep the demand high for new homes in communities like Marysville.

When completed in mid-2018, the apartments will be priced for renters who earn up to 60 percent of the Seattle area's median income.

Landlords are also sprucing up their properties to justify raising rents.

The kitchen was rated as the most important room to have in top shape before selling.

"Chocolate brown is the new black and gray is the new beige"