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.
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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.
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 …
I remember buying my first home on an FHA loan at 12.5%, but times have changed and I hope we do not go back to the interest rates of the 80’s. It is hard to forget the excitement of owning …
Buying your first home is an exciting journey, but it can also be a complex process. As a seasoned loan officer with thirty years of experience, I understand the importance of guiding first-time homebuyers through
this significant milestone. In this …
With inventory low and high competition for homes in the lower price points we know it can be difficult going up against other buyers with more down payment right now.
This demand means buyers are going to great lengths to …
Homeownership remains at the core of the American Dream. After all, it improves financial security, enhances family and community stability, and builds intergenerational wealth. The Federal Reserve’s 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances found that the median net worth of …
Whether it’s your first time buying a home or you’ve done it many times before, there are always unexpected hurdles and things we wish we’d known sooner. The experience of buying a home can vary greatly depending on market conditions, …
By: Matthew Graham
December 13, 2022
There aren’t many scheduled economic reports that are as hotly anticipated as was today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). The market’s reaction more than validated the anticipation. What does all this mean for rates?
Inflation …
It’s amazing to us, but, right here in the 3-county area (King, Pierce and Snohomish), there are over 398,908 residents who are currently renting but can afford to purchase a home.
They are qualified to buy a home, so why …