Here at the coast we are less susceptible to national trends but the market in King & Pierce County impacts how folks feel about a second home purchase. Many factors come into play when you look at current value and attempt to anticipate future value but this review rings true.

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This report from Rueters gives great information for home owners hoping to take advantage of low interest rates. The challenge we face in the real estate market is finding comparable sales that will hold up to the extreme underwriting scrutiny and that challenge is even moreso with a refi. At least in the appraisal related to a sale the appraiser has a target purchase price to prove or disprove.  In a refinance the open ended nature often leaves the appraiser unfocused and that is where personal bias can come in.

Providing the information and atmosphere suggested in the story may make the difference. 

To read this informative article by Lou Carlozo – CLICK HERE

The beach community of Seabrook continues to grow and thrive thanks to the thoughtful design and positive energy that the founders and home owners generate every week end. Owning at Seabrook is a "lifestyle choice" made as much on the idea of new beach urbanism as it is owning coastal real estate.

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To find out about New Construction Pricing/Options, Resale Opportunities or Foreclosure/Short Sale offerings at Seabrook  CLICK HERE or call me at 360-581-3399