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Looking for a Green House?

If you are looking to buy a “green house” – Seattle is a great place to do that. There are several builders who have started specializing in building green homes and some homeowners have started using “green” products and building materials in their remodels. Despite more awareness and a greater understanding about green building andContinue reading “Looking for a Green House?”

Free Homebuyer Workshops in Seattle

The Brooks & Heinze Team hosts Free Homebuyer Workshops in Seattle on the following dates: Thursday: Jan 10, 2008 at 5:30pm at Remax NW Realtors in Northgate. Saturday: Jan 19, 2008 at 11am at Wells Fargo. Thursday: Feb 21, 2008 at 5:30pm at Remax NW Realtors in Northgate. Saturday: Feb 23, 2008 at 11am atContinue reading “Free Homebuyer Workshops in Seattle”

Investing in the Baja – especially Baja California Sur

The market in the Baja is really exploding right now. Especially Baja California Sur, in and near La Paz, Todos Santos and Loreto. The reason for this is because there is a limited amount of affordable beachfront left in southern California, leaving folks who are looking for their own place in the sun without opportunities.Continue reading “Investing in the Baja – especially Baja California Sur”

Real Estate Acquisition in Mexico

The following is a reposted article written by John M. Vernon, Esq. and was published by the CIPS Network of the National Association of REALTORS® In representing U.S. clients in the acquisition of real estate to Mexico, a common question I am asked is whether Americans can own real estate in Mexico. Generally speaking, theContinue reading “Real Estate Acquisition in Mexico”

Stable Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008

Repost of an article posted on the National Association of Realtors Homepage talking about nationwide existing-home sales and appreciation in 2008: http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2008/pshi_jan08_stable_existing_home_sales.html Stable Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise WASHINGTON, January 08, 2008 –Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity,Continue reading “Stable Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008”

Buying Property in Mexico

Are you thinking of Buying Property in Mexico? Are you looking to retire in Mexico or purchasing a second home/condo in Mexico? You may be wondering if Americans can buy property in Mexico and how safe is it to buy in Mexico. The process for foreigners to buy property in Mexico is different than forContinue reading “Buying Property in Mexico”

Is the Seattle Real Estate Market Tanking?

What’s happening to the Seattle Real Estate Market? The market has cooled off but compared to much of the rest of the country, the market in Seattle is healthy and not tanking. Seattle has strict growth-managment policies and therefore has not seen the same building boom as some parts of Arizona, for example. So overbuildingContinue reading “Is the Seattle Real Estate Market Tanking?”