Author Archive for Curt Tiedeman

Gen Z: 4 Creative Ways to Afford Your First Home Purchase

For Gen Z, the dream of owning a home is looking more like a challenge than ever before. With high housing prices and interest rates, the idea of buying that first house can feel daunting — if not impossible. As …

First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide: Navigating the Path to Homeownership

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a complex and daunting process. EducateHomeBuyers.org free classes will help you navigate the journey from saving for a down payment to closing on your dream home.

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Does Curb Appeal Make Houses Sell Faster?

In front of their first home purchasePotential buyers’ first view and impression of properties for sale is from the curb as they arrive. About 40% of homebuyers conduct house searches online. The first online view is usually from the curb. An unimpressive or poor curb appeal …

Top 5 Things Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Know in Washington State

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when navigating through all the information and financial decisions. Fortunately, first-time home buyers in Washington State have access to a variety of resources and assistance …

8 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a House

Do you frequently find yourself wondering whether to keep renting or buy a home, or asking yourself, “Am I ready to buy a house?” Here are eight signs that you’re ready to make the switch from renter to homeowner.In front of their first home purchase

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Breaking Through Financial Wealth Barriers: 3 Traps to Avoid

Regardless of the income you may, money management is the key to a financially successful future. You’ll want to build your funds as carefully as possible, ensuring that you’re fully prepared for any catastrophic circumstances. We’re all just a debt …

How Much Money Do You Really Need to Purchase Your First Home?

I think this is one of the most misunderstood items for first-time home buyers.  Many have been told they need 20% of the sales price which is just not true.

If you are a first-time home buyer, this is a …

15 Ideas for Home Projects on a Budget

Written by Lowe’sWelcome to your new home

Here’s a list of simple projects you can tackle to improve the look (and value) of your home.

Projects Under $100

  1. Rearrange Furniture.Pull furniture away from the walls and position it at new, more inviting angles.

How Does the Fed’s Lowering Short-Term Rates Impact Mortgage Rates

I get asked if I think the news and our industry puts too much emphasis on what the Federal Reserve is doing, and its being able to control inflation. In a word, my answer is yes. The Fed has a …

5 Ways Homebuyer Education Benefits Borrowers

I can remember buying our first home.

It is hard to forget the excitement and anxiety of the experience, but just as memorable are the difficult lessons learned in the process. For some of us, the experience was a tough …