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 …
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The economics profession has long had a vigorous academic argument over “natural” interest rates. What would rates be if we could somehow remove all the
subjective actors—central banks, commercial lenders, government agencies—that conspire to set them? What would nature do …
I read this today and I am adopting as my new slogan!
The press seems consumed with the idea of a recession in 2023 or 2024… which would mean:
- We’ll hear about it for another year or two, and this
1. Home Inspection
Cost: $350–$500+
A home inspection lets you know of any potential problems — like mold, bad roof, water pressure, crawl space issues, etc. An inspection lets you know what you’re getting into before you buy.
Even if …
Today’s purchase market is like one we have never seen. High demand and low inventory are driving purchase prices well above the list price. With this demand, buyers are paying more than the appraised value.
If an appraisal comes in …
This is Part 1 of 2 on how to navigate the bidding wars when purchasing a home.
The pandemic has shown individuals and families that they need more space to “work from home” (WFH). More Americans see the value of …
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A comfortable and supportive environment is something we all want in our homes. However, finding accessible housing that fits the bill can be tough. Read on as we explore some simple strategies that can help you score …
The mortgage lending industry does not want to ever hear this statement again, “I don’t know what kind of loan they gave me.” Since 2008, we have experienced a flood of new regulations and disclosures. All of them to 
benefit …