Are You Ready to Buy a Home? 4 Things to Think About First Buying a home most likely will be one of your biggest purchases, and that’s why the decision to become a homeowner should be very personal one.  The timing should be determined by your own particular situation and finances and never because everyone […]

Don’t Press Your Luck – Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Buying Your First Home It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy your first home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!   But, what you don’t want to rely on during this process is luck or chance.  Everyone […]

Buying a Home Is Like Falling in Love You can feel the attraction immediately and imagine a picture-perfect life together for many years ahead.  You’ve fallen hard, very hard …. But wait! We’re not talking about your latest date but rather a home you saw while house hunting. Yes, buying a home is like falling […]

How Much Can You Really Afford Each Month?  How to Get the Best Mortgage Series – Week 2 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals.  You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful! It’s all […]

How to Navigate a Home Inspection in Seattle Love Buying a Home series – Week 10 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. […]

How to Avoid the Three Biggest Homeownership Blunders Everyone wants to avoid these three biggies: Don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent these blunders. Here’s a rundown of the simple steps you can take to keep your home in tiptop shape – what to look out for, how to prevent […]

Should You Buy When Interest Rates Are High? Making the jump from renting to homeownership can be incredibly intimidating, and how do you know if this is a “good market” to buy in? The answer may surprise you. While interest rates have been higher in the last year or two, home prices have decreased and […]

How Your Needs and Desires Lead to “Home Sweet Home” Love Buying a Home – Week 3 My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and even to maintaining your home after you’re all moved in. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed […]

How An Appraisal Can Make or Break a Sale No home sale is every final until you get to settlement. That is a fact and explains why real estate signs say “Contract Pending” before being replaced with “Sold.” There’s a lot that goes on after a buyer’s offer is accepted by the seller. And a […]

The 3 Steps Most Buyers Skip When Buying a Home In this 8-part series, How to Find the Perfect Home for You and Your Budget, you’ll learn how to find a home that is the right fit for your lifestyle, needs and, most importantly, your budget. It takes you through every single step and shows […]