Real Estate

The study also found that 40 percent of realtors did not close a single transaction in the first six months of this year.

Few owners know the best way to handle multiple offers and are too eager to accept the first great deal signed by a potential buyer.

Most of the drops in mortgage lending this year have been attributed to a sharp decrease in refinancing.

Based on recent national housing reports, some markets are reporting a rosier picture now than for the first half of the year - and growing optimism heading into next year for a lasting turnaround.

The move would cheapen the borrowing costs for home buyers and refinancers, helping to make home ownership more affordable.

The home sale deal often begins with, "well, I have to pay the realtor 6 percent off the top . . ."

Several studies show that homes listed in November and December are more likely to sell more quickly and more closely approach the asking price.

A "D" grade means the median-income family can only afford a home that costs about 80 percent of the median price.

Look past the peeling paint and basic wear and tear before demanding a price reduction.

Oak Harbor ranked number two and Bremerton-Silverdale number 10 in a national survey for the percentage of veterans in a designated area.

The site reported that it looked at factors related to the quality of care, including emotional and social support for seniors and other at-risk groups.

Interest savings can differ depending upon when the payment is applied to the principal.

Respondents to the 2014 Imprev Thought Leader Survey included more than 270 broker-owners and top executives at leading franchises and independent brokerage firms.

The survey additionally found that an overwhelming majority of buyers search for homes online and then purchase their home through a real estate agent.

The National Association of Home Builders provides a seasonal checklist.