Agent: The Dodd-Frank Act Might Limit Number of People who Want to buy Homes

Some in the real estate industry argue that the law, which has certain guidelines for mortgages, has produced an unintended consequence.

House Hunt: Sammamish Homes to Tour This Memorial Day Weekend

This regular feature on Sammamish Patch gives potential homebuyers a sense of the Sammamish housing market.

Microsoft CEO Breaks Silence on New Windows Software, GeekWire.com Reports

Comments from Steve Ballmer suggest Windows 8 will be released sometime next year, but a company rep said nothing has been finalized.

House Hunt: Want to Move to (or in) Sammamish? Here are 7 Homes to Tour This Weekend

This regular feature on Sammamish Patch gives potential homebuyers a sense of the Sammamish housing market.

Agent: For One Family From California, Sammamish is Their New Home Sweet Home

The outdoors, strong schools and proximity to skiing helped a family from the Golden State pick the city in the Evergreen State.

House Hunt: Sammamish Homes on the Market - Here are 14 Open for Weekend Tours

This regular feature on Sammamish Patch gives people a sense of what the market has to offer.

Starbucks is Offering Half-Priced Frappucinos

Through May 15, happy hour prices on Frappucinos from 3 to 5 p.m.

House Hunt: Spring is Here (OK, a Bit Wet). Sammamish Homes are Open for Weekend Tours.

Want to move in or to Sammamish? Here are some houses to tour. Last month's median closing price for a Sammamish-area home was $485,000.

Agent: When Pricing a Home for Sale Today, Remember Distressed, Non-distressed Houses Nearby

One study shows that the longer a home is on the market, the selling price can be less than the asking price.

Agent: Renting Makes Sense but Buying Real Estate Offers Different Types of Benefits

While some people rent in Sammamish, it might be good to see how the monthly payments compare to buying an appropriately-priced house, an agent says.

House Hunt: Ten Sammamish Homes to Tour This Weekend, as Forbes Ranks Schools Fifth Best in West

This regular real estate feature in Sammamish Patch lets buyers get a sense of what the market has to offer.

House Hunt: Easter Weekend Might Keep Families Busy but Here are Some Sammamish Homes to Tour

This regular real estate feature in Sammamish Patch lets buyers get a sense of what the market has to offer.

Starbucks, a Patch.com Partner, Honors Earth Day With Free Brewed Coffee or tea (Bring Tumbler)

Sammamish has three Starbucks locatons.

Paul Allen's Memoir, 'Idea Man,' Released Tuesday

The Microsoft co-founder, Vulcan Inc. chairman and Mercer Island resident will speak Friday at Town Hall Seattle. On Sunday, he was on "60 Minutes."

Agent: Mortgage Interest Deductions on Houses Help Owners - Something to Consider on Tax Day 2011

On this Monday, April 18, it's good to look back on the federal income tax and mortgage interest deduction. There are some who want to end it to help the federal budget deficit.

Save the Date: Eat Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream in Sammamish - for Only 31 Cents on April 27

Baskin-Robbins is celebrating its annual 31 Cent Scoops event.

House Hunt: Want to Live or Move in Sammamish? Here are 12 Homes Open to Tour This Weekend

This regular real estate feature in Sammamish Patch lets buyers get a sense of what the market has to offer.

You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream For (FREE) Ice Cream!

Whether you're into Chunky Monkey or Phish Food, stop by Ben & Jerry's for free ice cream on Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m.

Sammamish and Redmond Moms Launch MiniBento to Give Kids Healthy Lunches

The moms have teamed up with a chef for their new venture, which focuses on all-natural, nutritious meal options for kids.

Updated: State Lawmakers Make 'Transfer Fees' for Houses Illegal in Washington

These fees were not common in Washington state but they have cropped up in real estate papers and can be surprising, an agent says.

Updated: Sammamish-area Median Home Price Rises for Second Straight Month to $509,990

While the median amount is not as high as some figures last year, it is a 4.5 percent increase from the year-ago period. Sales appear to be up from March 2009.

Sammamish Wine Lovers: Will Revised Passport to Woodinville Event Address Growing Pains?

This year passport holders get six weeks to tour Woodinville's wine districts.

House Hunt: Looking to Move? Here are Nine Sammamish Homes to Tour This Weekend

This regular real estate feature in Sammamish Patch lets buyers get a sense of what the market has to offer.

Tight Commercial Property Picture Could Bump up Residential Taxes for Some in King County in 2012

This scenario is unlikely for Sammamish because the city has such a high percentage of homes. But average residential taxes in the city increased by 2.5 percent, or $165, from 2010 to this year.

Sammamish Homeowners: Home Inspections Matter for Sales, Good to Check Crawl Spaces for Water

Inspections can save money in the long run when the goal is selling a house.

House Hunt: Interested in Sammamish Real Estate? Here are Seven Homes to Tour This Weekend

If you're interested in moving to Sammamish or buying a different house in the city, here are some places to visit this weekend.

Agent: For First-time Homebuyers in Sammamish and Elsewhere in State, Credits are Still Available

While the federal tax credit of $8,000 has expired, homebuyers should ask about others.

House Hunt: Spring is Here. Sammamish Homes are Open to Tour This Weekend. Interested?

Want to move in or to Sammamish? Here are some houses to tour.

Uwajimaya Readies New Bellevue Store

The Asian market plans to reopen Friday in a larger space just east of downtown in Bellevue.

Agent: Sammamish Residents - Research Mortgage Options Well, Know There are Choices for Short Sales

Even before talking with a loan officer, many recommend first doing online mortgage research.

New Musical at Village Theatre Offers Humor to Lighten Your Weekend

When was the last time you went to a musical?

House Hunt: Five Homes to Tour This Weekend

If you're in the market or just want to visit, here are some houses that will be open.

Tech Alert: Redmond Digital Arts Festival on Friday, Saturday (Get Your 'Digital Double' for Free)

On Saturday, you can get your "digital double" for free from 9 am to 1 pm.

House Hunt: If Moving is in Your Head, Sammamish has Houses for Sale

This weekend, take a tour of houses for sale on the Plateau.

Sammamish Homebuyers: Interested in Learning About Credit Scores?

Sammamish Patch real estate columnist looks at the topic and how they affect homebuyers, especially with new regulations.

House Hunt: Sammamish Homes Scheduled to Have Open Houses This Weekend

With this week's snow, it is probably best to double check to see if these scheduled open houses are going to take place.

Agent: For Sammamish and Other Homebuyers, New Mortgage Requirements in Place To Avoid Default

Following the mortgage crisis in the United States, there are new rules in place to try and prevent a future meltdown.

House Hunt: Moving? Just Looking? Want to see These Sammamish Homes?

Open houses will be taking place in Sammamish on Saturday and Sunday. Here is a sample of the homes.

At Mongolian Grill in Sammamish, a Writer, her Husband and Three Kids Eat Well for Under $50

Taking your family out to dinner in Sammamish can be done without feeling like you just paid the mortgage.