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Preparing to buy: 8 things to consider before purchasing a home

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, …

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 …

Washington State Free Online Home Buyer Education – WSHFC Accedited Class

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrfumoqzIiGdBeUyn3YNZvvz2txRUP-oWb

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This first time home buyer workshop will cover:

  • The home buying process – a comprehensive overview
  • Understanding the whole

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 …

Why The “Good Enough” Home May Be The Right Choice

How about not buying the perfect home but finding one that is “good enough”?  Buying the right home that doesn’t break your budget can help lay a solid financial foundation.  It is better to see buyers purchase a home …

How to Navigate the Bidding Wars When Buying a Home! Part 2

Do your homework

Start looking at listings online, even if you aren’t quite ready to begin the process yet. It will give you an idea of neighborhoods and home types you like that are within your budget.

Get educated!!  Start …

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

It is important to understand the typical costs when selling your home.  Many real estate professionals will be happy to give you a Market Analysis on your home to establish value.  If you ask, they will also give you an …

Everything You Need to Know About Finding an Accessible Place to Live

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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 …

Nearly every industry has been impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic and real estate is no exception

Key Questions For Buying Or Selling A Home During The Pandemic

Nearly every industry has been impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic and real estate is no exception. Because the cornerstone of buying or selling a home is face-to-face interaction, …

Blog: How to Test-Drive a House

Good tips on how to test drive a new home or neighborhood before closing

Would you buy a car without giving it a test drive? Probably not. How about buying a home?  How can you test drive a home or …