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China’s Real Estate Bubble

It is like deja-vu all over again! See this Yahoo article with accounts of buyers paying more and more, and maxing out their credit to buy as fast as they can before prices go out of reach. This is startling to read in light of what has happened here.  Unlike in the US, Chinese government has been raising interest rates, increasing bank deposit requirements, and increasing down payment requirements for investors to 40% in hopes of cooling things off.

Forest Villa Condominium in Shoreline WA

Forest Villa Condominium in Shoreline WA is a large community with a mix of flats and townhouses, conveniently located near shopping at Central Market, and close to Shoreline Community College and the Interurban Trail.

Seattle Public Schools Announce new Boundaries

Seattle Public Schools are returning to neighborhood school assignments. This vastly simplifies the process of planning a house search around a particular school. Here is a link to Seattle Public Schools student assignment boundary maps for elemenatry, middle, and high schools.