Matrix News

Last chance for homebuyers at Navarro in Puyallup

The final few homes are now released for sale at Navarro in Puyallup South Hill. These Lennar homes come complete with "Everything's Included" features and will be ready for move-in this summer.

Navarro is located at the edge of the Gem Heights community, conveniently kitty-corner from a grocery store and the local elementary school. Only four homes remain for sale at Navarro:

Celebrating Washington's Three National Parks

This week, April 20th through 28th, is officially National Parks Week with free admission to our parks from April 22nd through 26th. In the greater Seattle area, we are blessed to be surrounded by three large national parks.

If you are looking to relocate to Seattle to be near the outdoors, you may consider proximity to the parks, even when moving to one of our urban areas.

Market News

Homebuyers clueless about mortgages

Source: CNNMoney

The housing market is heating up, yet many house hunters are not prepared to take on the biggest purchase of their lives.

When it comes to mortgages, homebuyers answered basic questions about terms, how to choose a lender and financing wrong nearly one-third of the time, according to an April survey of more than 1,000 current and prospective homeowners by real estate website Zillow.

Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Shows Strong Growth in First Quarter

WASHINGTON, May 9 - In the first quarter of 2013, the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ single-family Housing Market Index (HMI) increased 19 points on a year over year basis  to 46, which is the highest first-quarter number recorded since the inception of the index in 2008 and sixth consecutive quarter of year over year improvements.

"Builders and developers for the 55+ housing sector continue to report increased optimism in the market," said Robert Karen, chairman of NAHB's 50+ Housing Council and managing member of the Symphony Development Group. "We are seeing an increase in consumer demand for homes and communities that are designed to address the specific needs of the mature homebuyer."

Featured Properties

Just Listed: Madison Park Condo with Sweeping Lake WA View

SOLD! --- New Listing in Seattle's Madison Park. Top floor condominium in boutique building of just six homes. Located across from waterfront park. Sparkling views of Lake Washington from the main living area and huge view deck.

This home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,400 sq. ft. Light and bright interior finishes. Open living space with hardwoods throughout and gas fireplace in living room.

New Everett View Home - $359,990

NEW 3-bedroom + den , 2,149 sq. ft. home in established community of Pinehurst at Waldenwood. Beautiful mountain views from both floors.

Slab granite kitchen counters and work island, stainless steel appliances, gas range and a walk-in pantry. Extensive wood floors through kitchen/dining/entry.