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 …
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 …
By the time you reached elementary school, you probably already did some good-for-you things by habit, from brushing your teeth to tying your shoes and even saying “thank you” (from time to time).
Research backs up early habit making: A …
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
Education! Education! Education! – it is by far the best piece of advice when buying your first house. The home buying process can be stressful and full of anxiety if you don’t know the steps.
Buyers get swept up in …
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 …
A slowdown seems to be the general consensus among many housing analysts, economists and industry watchers.
But a “slowdown” is not a reversal. While home prices might rise more slowly next year, it’s almost certain they will continue to climb …