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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 …

How to Navigate the Bidding Wars When Buying a Home! Part 1

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 …

7 Tough Questions to See if Your Are Ready to Buy a Home!

One of the biggest reasons holding potential home buyers back is education and cost.  EducateHomeBuyers.org holds “free” virtual classes to help folks understand the process and takes the anxiety out of the purchasing a home.  There are many individuals and …

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 …

Why Aren’t Buyers Reading Their Paperwork?

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 Read disclosures before signingbenefit …

8 Ways to Save Money to Buy a Home When You Can’t Really Afford Too

Knowing you need to save money is one thing, but making it happen requires some extra effort. After all, your paycheck won’t automatically move itself into your savings account. Only you can take the required steps to set

aside some …

The Five Reasons Your Credit Score Can Drop!

Many of us are working to build our credit scores, but what is often overlooked are the actions you take that ding your score, even if you were doing something you thought was positive.Credit You got this

The good news is that many …

Corona / Covid Virus Update 03 26 2020

In response to the guidelines set by the Governor Inslee, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, advice from the World Health Organization, and to protect the health and safety of the the home buyer education community during the COVID-19

What is the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval When Buying a Home?

Buying a home as an investment in your future

The terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualification” for a mortgage are different, although some lenders use the terms interchangeably. Both can help you get started with your home buying, but are useful at different points in the process.   Pre-qualification is solely based …

Homeownership in Seattle Is Super Expensive, But the City Is Far Better Off Than the Worst-Case Examples

Narrowing the gap between income and home prices matters in making good on the dream of homeownership for more families, study shows

Seattle is without doubt one of the more expensive cities in the nation in which to own a …