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The housing market gets a boost in April
Housing starts in April were strong, increasing by 4.7 percent to a 685,000 annual rate, according to the median estimate of 80 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News . The Associated Press reports a slightly higher annual pace of 717,000 homes, based on Commerce Department figures. Time reports these strides in the housing market: Construction went up for both single-family homes and apartments.
Seattle touts job growth and sustainability
Seattle ranked fifth in the nation for job growth during the period between January 2011 and January 2012, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal . Washington state was fifteenth in the nation. The W.P.
How to really shop for a home
If you are a first-time home buyer, what’s the best way to go about the search? The temptation to browse many types of properties is real.
Amazon proposes new Seattle digs
The Seattle Times Earlier this week, Amazon.com proposed its three-block high-rise office complex in Seattle’s Denny Triangle . If approved, the project could take up to eight years to complete. The preliminary design of the complex comprises 3.3 million square feet, potentially making it the biggest development downtown Seattle has ever seen
Amazon proposes new Seattle digs
The Seattle Times Earlier this week, Amazon.com proposed its three-block high-rise office complex in Seattle’s Denny Triangle . If approved, the project could take up to eight years to complete. The preliminary design of the complex comprises 3.3 million square feet, potentially making it the biggest development downtown Seattle has ever seen
What does a housing recovery look like?
Pundits and professionals give varying answers to the question of what a housing recovery looks like.
Seattle marches on
Tech and aerospace industries keep Seattle and surrounding cities competitive with the rest of the nation. Based on data compiled by the Seattle Market Review (March 2012), the Evergreen State shows economic growth with several bright spots. Seattle ranks in the top three for tech startup jobs around the nation, according to PayScale’s “ Tech Startup Hotspot Score.” PayScale takes into account median annual pay and availability of new positions.
Spring cleaning makes sense
While spring cleaning may have its roots in old traditions like the Iranian Norouz or the Jewish Passover, where a thorough cleansing takes place in preparation for the new year or a religious celebration, it hits the annual housekeeping checklist right around March.
What’s your home repair IQ?
Are you literate in the world of home repairs? Or would you rather enlist the help of a pro?
Do the homework before buying land
Finding the right home is not for everybody. Some want to build the dream house using their specifications. With real estate prices lower than they were five years ago, purchasing land could make sense for those who have the wherewithal
