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Notes from
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September 21, 2007
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in this issue
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Featured Properties
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Dear Lynette,
Greetings from Larry and Lynette, the ComeBuyAHouse.com team.
 
 
We are watching the housing market and mortgage market with interest, as you may imagine.  The greatest news came on Tuesday, when the Fed dropped the overnight lending rate .5%.  Please read our blog for further articles and information.  You can ask questions there as well, or email us with your individual concerns.

Link to the ComeBuyAHouse.com BLOG

September 23 from 1-4PM  we will hold the Wedgewood "Secret Garden" Open House--come see us there!  We also have a Lake Forest Park home that is set up like two homes, perfect to live in one side and rent out the other, or use it for a home office or mother-in-law apartment.   Or take a look at the Mill Creek condo that comes with a Murphy bed/bookshelf built-ins in the guest room.

With our FREE seach, ALL homes on the NorthWest Multiple Listing Service are available for you to look through.  It's like going to open houses, right in the comfort of your own home.

Check out the Lowe's Newsletter with info about Autumn-izing your yard.

And remember!  we're never too busy for you or your friends and family!

Happy Autumn!

--Larry and Lynette

Good News for folks with short term ARM mortgages--Rates are down.
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fool costumeThe kind of loan that is getting the most attention in today's market is the short term adjustable loan, the kind with a teaser rate, or a short term fixed period with an adjustment at the two year mark.  Lots of loans with those terms were written two years ago and are about to adjust--UP.

If your loan is adjustable, and is about to reset,  there is good news.  Rates on conventional 30 year fixed loans are very good right now, in the low 6% range.  This kind of loan offers the borrower long term stability, and right now, it offers a good rate as well, for long term or short term borrowers.  If your loan is adjustable, but has a long fixed rate period (5-10 years) and is not about to adjust, it's a good time to take no action!

If you don't know or don't remember what kind of loan you have and you'd like me to take a look at your loan terms so you do know what you have, please don't hesitate to give me a call.  I offer a half hour loan consultation for no fee, whether I was your loan originator or not.

Call me with your questions!  Glad to help!

 ~~Lynette Hensley
 
Featured Properties--These are just a few!
We have ALL properties on the Northwest Multiple Listing available to you!
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fool costumeBright & Sunny Top Floor SW Corner Unit in the coveted 1925 Homborness building. Fantastic architectural details throughout-large picture windows,blt-in leaded glass cabinets, butcher block counters,french doors,deep tub & tile bathroom floor.Beautiful h/w floors,w/d in unit& walk in closet with custom shelving makes a perfect office space.Convenient freeway access or walk to everything Capitol Hill has to offer.Secure entrance, storage unit and best of all COVERED PARKING!
1BD/1BA  617 SF  $299,000  Email us for more info!


St Moritz at Mill CreekElegant & spacious, lovely treed grounds, great floor plan w/custom features. At entry - built-in wall for books, etc., bin for everyday shoes. Kitchen w/double sinks and all appl. opens to formal din and large living area w/fireplace. Huge master suite w/lg. bath, double sinks, sliding doors to a lovely deck. 2nd bedroom features queen sized wall bed w/built-in nightstand and storage, adjoining den/office has desk w/lots of storage. All custom high quality. See today!  2BD/1.75BA  1382 SF  $292,000  Email us for more info!

Lake Forest Park HomeEssentially two homes in one location! Awesome 1 story home on corner lot in Sheridan Heights. Home is clean and has been updated in the recent past. Main side is 3 br, 1 3/4 bath with living & dining room. Guest side has large open kitchen w/ eating area, family room, hugh living room, 2 bd, 3/4 bath & separate laundry room. Newer carpet and vinyl thru-out! Both kitchens in natural oak. Property has 3 out buildings & mature landscaping. Perfect for extended living, home business or rental? 5BD/2.5BA  2560 SF  $530,000  Email us for more info!

Wedgewood HomeGreat Wedgwood location makes commuting a breeze to U-district, downtown, north -wherever you need to go!
Home is MUCH bigger than it appears. Inside will surprise you with its light-filled rooms, dutch vaulted ceilings & storage galore. Possible MIL in basement w/sep entrance. Outside will surprise you too--with a Secret Garden. This terraced area offers many possibilities -perhaps even subdivide if zoning allows (buyer to verify). 5BD/1.75BA  $447,000  Email us for more info!

Lake Forest Park Home Darling LFP cottage in the woods on large level lot on one of LFP's best streets. New hardwood floors throughout main floor, recent paint, tiled gas fireplace, formal dining room with built-ins, kitchen w/nook, updated bath, divided light windows, newer roof, updated wiring & plumbing. Private wooded lot, large, flat fenced backyard. Space for family room in basement. Partially framed basement, some building materials included. Shoreline Schools and deeded beach rights to LFP Civic Club.  3BD/1.5BA $475,000 Email us for more info!

fool costume$10,000  price drop on this beautiful Fairwood Greens home surrounded by golf course in Renton!  Freshly painted inside & out! Low maintenance tile roof. Vaulted ceiling, dramatic brick fireplace, clerestory & tall windows in living room. Dining room opens to 2 patios & fenced backyard. Amazing updated kitchen.  Master suite, Large rec room. Raised flowerbeds, fruit trees, garden house.  4BD/2.75BA  $389,950  Email us for more info!

 
Other featured homes:
 
  • Northridge condo is a newer condo conversion with a good homeowners assoc. Excellent nearly new unit! Spacious & open, looks out over greenbelt and manicured lawn. Dining room with pass through to almost new kitchen, maple cabinets, 2 bedrooms, 1.75 bath all updated. Nice amenities incl. tot lot, sports court and outdoor pool. Priced very well! 2BD/1.75BA $199,950  Email us for more info!

     
More info--just ask us via email!
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Search all homes availableFind out about your neighborhood real estate values by seeing what's on the market.  A daily email updates your search with new on the market properties.  Some of our clients like to use this as they get ready to list, some use it for when they want to buy.  Others just like to keep track of neighborhood values.  

Incidentally, we live in the neighborhood too-we shop where you shop and walk where you walk.  See you around!

Your neighbors-Larry & Lynette
 
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