The down payment is a big part of the mortgage and home-buying process for Washington home buyers. But just how much of a down payment do you actually need? In July 2017, we we looked at the median home values…
There's a lot of advice online for first-time home buyers in Washington State. But you're in a hurry. So we've selected five of the most important things you should know about buying your first house in Washington in 2017 or…
A new prediction from a key industry group suggests that home buyers in Washington State could encounter higher borrowing costs in 2018. According to the latest finance forecast published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, 30-year loan rates could rise to…
In previous blog posts, we have covered the mortgage process in Washington State as well as the broader home buying process that encompasses it. Today, we'll take a closer look at the real estate closing process for buyers in Washington.…
Recent predictions for the Tacoma, Washington real estate market suggest that home prices in the area could continue to outpace the national average through the end of 2017 and into 2018. The city was also singled out recently as being…
With 30-year mortgage rates dropping below 4% on average, now might be a good time to refinance a mortgage loan in Washington State. In fact, recent reports showed that there has been an increase in mortgage refinancing activity in Washington…
Planning to buy a home or condo in Seattle, Washington in 2018? If so, you should know that the local housing market has changed considerably over the last couple of years – and it continues to evolve. Here are three…
Home buyers in Washington State tends to have a lot of questions about the FHA loan program. This popular mortgage option is open to all buyers, but it's particularly popular among first-time buyers with limited funds saved for a down…
The average cost of buying a house in Oregon has increased steadily over the last couple of years, largely due to rising home values. Mortgage rates have remained fairly stable over the last few months, but analysts expect those to…
Home buyers in Washington State tends to have a lot of questions about the mortgage loan process. Below, we have rounded up some of the most frequently asked questions relating to mortgage financing, and what it takes to qualify for…