Resources Courtesy of Hyperion Appraisal
We've provided a variety of resource links of interest to home buyers, home sellers, lending professionals, and appraisal industry peers.
Pacific Northwest News
Seattle Times
Seattle and Northwest real estate news, features and information. The latest on home values, the nation's housing, real estate prices and more.
Appraisal Info for Buyers and Sellers
RealEstateABC.com
RealEstateABC.com was started in March 1998 with the goal of providing a site that candidly informs home buyers and home sellers about the real world of real estate, without puff, hype or sensationalism. Gives consumers with insight into how things really work with straightforward analysis of market trends and "how to" guides.
About Appraisals
Appraisals are an Important Part of Your Home Buying Transaction. A real estate appraisal helps to establish a property's market value which is the likely sales price it would bring if offered in an open and competitive real estate market.
Municipal and Local Government
King County Property, Planning, and Development
An extensive King County Government resource page including everything from permits to annual growth reports.
Learn About Snohomish County
Just 15 miles north of Seattle, 100 miles south of Vancouver, and a short ferry ride away from the San Juan Islands or Olympic Peninsula, Snohomish County is ideally situated for exploring the entire Pacific Northwest.
Travel and Local Interest
Visit Seattle
Visit Seattle, Washington for information including Seattle visitor guide, Seattle lodging guide, Seattle events calendar, and Seattle hotel reservation service for travelers and tourists, meeting and convention planners, and travel and tourism professionals.
For Appraisers
Appraisal Foundation
Authorized by Congress as the source of Appraisal Standards and Appraiser Qualifications
Appraisal Institute
A Recognized Professionals' Authority in Real Estate Appraisal
Federal Government Links
HUD in Washington State
Housing and Urban Development page for Washington State. Local Newsroom, help with questions about home ownership and more.
Community and Volunteer Interest
Habitat for Humanity® in Seattle and South King County
Learn how you can help eliminate substandard housing.
