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Since the 1970s, banks have been required to report any suspicious house purchases to the FBI. Now that mandatory reporting is netting mortgage brokers,…
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Is it true that there there's a bank vault out there full of cold, hard cash that's now available to people trying to refinance? That's what KPLU's John…
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When most of us talk about condos, we’re usually referring to buildings with apartment units that are individually owned. But as real estate appraiser…
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KPLU's John Maynard bought a condo in 2007 – at the height of the market. He took out an adjustable-rate mortgage that's "adjusting" in June.That's turned…
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It's a drawn out, frustrating process, but if you're willing to put in the time, buying a home from a bank can save you a lot of money. Seattle-area real…
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Great deals on new homes can be found on the plains and near the planes.That's the word from Seattle-area real estate appraiser Richard Hagar. New…
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Is the active street life in places such as Tokyo and Barcelona due, in part, to the fact that many people there live in very small apartments? When your…