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March 2010
Carrie Pierce & Associates Newsletter
Seattle Magazine 5-Star "Best in Client Satisfaction" Award Recipient
In This Issue
New Home Must Haves
Short Sale Nightmares
Condo Timing
Must-Haves for New Homes
What features are buyers looking for in homes today? Find out what ranks highest on buyers' wish lists:

1. Large kitchens with an island

2. Efficient appliances, insulation, and windows

3. Home office or study

More Features
Quiz Question
In what country was Saint Patrick born?

Everyone who emails the correct answer will be entered into a drawing to win a $35 gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse. Congrats to February's winner,
Nik Harrang.

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Short Sales Are Not Short, and Often Not Even a Sale
Representative of a typical short sale transaction, a Portland family has been trying for 10 months to buy a house through a short sale arrangement. But so far, the deal remains hung up with the lenders' bureaucracies. Although this family's experience may seem like an extreme case, it is not. There is no end to the surprises and headaches at every turn in a typical short sale transaction.

Buying a Condo: It's All About Timing
While there are deals to be had on some new condos, buyers must navigate a tricky balance between getting in early - which often means a better price - and avoiding plunking down a deposit on a building plagued by bad construction or shaky financing.

Full Article

March Events
Northwest Women's Show
3/5/10-3/7/10

Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sun, 3/14/10

Seattle Bicycle Expo
3/13/10-3/14/10

St. Patrick's Day
Weds, 3/17/10

Taste Washington!
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