In Seattle's outer ring neighborhoods (like where I am now) there are somewhat newer homes (mid century-80's typically) on larger lots,  but more commute effort is needed if going downtown.   

The Economist has written on this syndrome; "This time it is different" Eight centuries of financial folly.

Anyways, end of my rant, I’ll await the backlash about how I’m a socialist.Do keep in mind if you read CCR's from the early century through about 1930.. there were many many different groups of people precluded by the CCR's from buying property not only those of color..

I love much of the mid-century style, but some of that furniture isn't all comfortable.

This included stating house purchases were primary residences, when they were not; lying about sources of down payments; falsely showing higher sale prices on purchase contracts and having the seller “refund” the difference outside of closing; having “straw buyer” utilize VA or FHA eligibility and then filing a warranty deed change; “trading” near worthless recreational land at ridiculously high valuations; “silent” seller carryback seconds; and slipping in subordination and substitution of collateral clauses into trust deed documents (when seller financing) without those being part of the purchase contract.Most of this ended when the Federal Gov started indicting people for mortgage fraud.More restrictive financing terms, consumer protection laws, due on sale mortgage clauses, proof of funds and mortgage pre approvals have made a true ”no cash” purchase much more difficult to achieve and much more uncommon today, nearly half a century later.Yet, it’s still possible.  

Toledo has been on the downswing since the early 20th century. 

Our family renovated a historic turn of the century house and I fell in love with restoring beauty to old houses!

After spending the first quarter-century of our lives in the Seattle, WA area, my wife and I have relocated this last week to Scottsdale, AZ, to experience life in a warmer climate!

I'm a real estate agent for Century 21.

First impressions of the home shows well but I need the eyes and expertise of a pro who is familiar with inspecting and assessing a century old home with the view point of an investor.