There are over 398,908 residents who are currently renting but can afford to purchase a home!

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 …

Low Interest Rates Create Bubbles

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 …

5 Lifelong Financial Habits Anyone Can 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 …

“Marry the House, Date the Rate!”

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:Marry the House, Date the Rate

  1. We’ll hear about it for another year or two, and this

5 Things First Time Buyers Need to Know When Making an Offer

When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t that many homes available to purchase. With inventory hovering near record lows and sky-high buyer …

What did 2021 tell us about buying a home?

If I was to look back at 2021 and come up with what gave most prospective homeowners the edge they need to close a deal on a home I would give you these ideas.

  1. Competitive Offers Close Deals

Just like …

What is the Best One Piece of Advice When Buying a Home?

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.Welcome home mat

Buyers get swept up in …

Here are costs that often take first-time homebuyers by surprise!

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 …

Why Home Prices Will (Likely) Keep Rising in 2022

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 …

Most Single Women Households Say Homeownership is out of Reach

This headline really caught my eye!

“If you like it then you shoulda got a loan on it. All the single ladies! Well, ok, MANY of the single ladies feel that buying a home is Beyoncé their means”.

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