Links!

here are recent links that you may find interesting:
Rising rents could signal housing market strength:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017770789_realrents18.html

Seattle makes Forbes list of ‘cities with the most new
construction’ (a leading indicator of positive economic activity):

http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2012/03/16/cities-with-the-most-new-construction/

FHA refinancing fee cut for current borrowers:

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20120308_fhafees.htm

Seattle ranked one of the best metropolitan areas to buy short sales and foreclosures:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017631068_localforeclosuer01.html#.T0_5RaCSwAo.facebook
Mukilteo makes the list for Top 10 Places to Live:

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20120301_placestolive.htm