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Washington State First Time Home Buyer Course – free/online

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Ready to begin the path towards homeownership or maybe you’re not sure? Or you’re not a first-time home buyer, …

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, …

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 …

Appraisal Gap Options for Buyers and Sellers in a High-Demand Market

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 …

Private Mortgage Insurance and Your Credit Score

Here at EducateHomeBuyers.org we work to provide you with the most current information on purchasing, selling and refinancing your home.  Our objective is to help you make smarter financial decisions.

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is something that few homebuyers …

Two Reasons Why People are Buying a Home in the Middle of a Pandemic!

Someone just sent me a joke and I think it is worthy of sharing since this year is one for the record books (in a bad way).  If 2020 was a math problem, it would go like this…….If a canoe …

6 Things You Should Know About Buying a Fixer-Upper

6 Things You Should Know About Buying a Fixer-Upper

In a competitive market looking for and finding a house that needs TLC may help you nab your ideal location, but be sure of the cost of renovations and the neighborhood …