Pasadena Home Values
February 23, 2012 by Sofia Camfield · Leave a Comment
It’s a new year, and we are starting from scratch with Pasadena real estate statistics.
Let’s compare last year. January (2011), 68 Pasadena homes sold, the average price per sq ft was $354 and the average days on market 93. Average selling price to list price very similar at 96.56%. Average sales price last year was higher at $693,563. 32% of Pasadena (January 2011) sales were foreclosures or short sales. 
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What does the Chinese New Year have in store for your home?
January 9, 2012 by Sofia Camfield · Leave a Comment
The Year of the Dragon should bring wealth and power. It begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. You have an Astrological sign and so does your home. Let’s take a break from all the real estate numbers and statistics and have a little fun. 
So which homes are going to enjoy a prosperous and stress free 2012?
Goat: 2012 will be a wonderful year to remodel or relandscape. If you can’t afford either, simply declutter, and reorganize, perhaps paint a room or two. Home improvements made this year will be hassle free.
Buying a Waterfront Home in Washington
July 19, 2011 by Isabelle Bolliger · Leave a Comment
Are you considering buying a waterfront home? The greater Seattle area has some beautiful neighborhoods located along the Puget Sound, including West Seattle’s Alki neighborhood, Ballard, Magnolia, Normandy Park and Des Moines, to name a few.
The Talon Group has created a great video that discusses buying waterfront property on homes located in Washington State. Chief Title Officer Tim Daniels addresses tide lands and what to look for on your title commitment when buying waterfront.
Nice life vest, Mr. Daniels!
How Much Does My Home Need to Appraise with a Refinance?
June 28, 2011 by Isabelle Bolliger · Leave a Comment
This is a question that I’m reviewing for a client in Seattle who’s current mortgage was a non-conforming loan amount in 2005. Non-conforming (aka jumbo) mortgages do not qualify for the home affordable refinance program which offer expanded loan-to-values. The current mortgage balance is $400,000 (in 2005, the conforming loan limit was $359,650).
Seattle’s most-famous bubble blogger buys a home
May 27, 2011 by Sofia Camfield · Leave a Comment
Tim Ellis, perhaps Seattles most-famous proponent of the argument that the Seattle areas housing market overheated with the rest of the country during the housing bubble, just bought a home in Everett.
Feel free to use this thread to comment on what an idiot and a sellout I am, or whatever other sentiment you are inclined to share, Ellis, also known as The Tim, wrote on his blog, Seattle Bubble. I fully expect this decision to be picked to pieces by all of you that frequent these pages with your clever minds and quick wits, so please ask me anything you’re dying to know.