Shopping for a home of your own can be an exciting time. It could mean you are entering a new stage of life from moving into a home where you could start a family or downsizing to that perfect retirement…
Summary: A second home can be a great vacation home for you and your family. It can also be a great way to invest in the real estate market and build wealth over time. But you’ll need to finance your…
summary: Provides information on the potential issues which can arise when a person attempts to buy a home on a single income. In addition, provides tips on how to maximize the odds of making a successful purchase and encourages prospective…
Mortgages make buying a home a possibility for most consumers. Considering the sky-high cost of homes in Oregon these days, most consumers simply don't have the liquid cash readily available to pay for a home in an all-cash deal. That…
Everyone knows that you need a good credit score to get a loan, but how do you calculate a credit score? Let’s look first at what a credit score is. A credit score is a number that lenders use to…
#1 Existing-home sales in Washington State rebounded strongly in February 2019, experiencing the largest month-over-month gain since December 2015, according to the National Association of Realtors. From January to February 2019 there was an increase of 11.8%. #2 According…
Spring is a consistently popular time to purchase a home, for first time homebuyers this can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. After you’ve learned what escrow is and get through the final days of closing, now comes the fun…
Queen Anne and Magnolia are among the most attractive, desirable neighborhoods in the Greater Seattle area. Both of these areas offer the combination of the feel of a small, idyllic environment and a proximity to downtown Seattle. Residents of these…
If you’re considering applying for a mortgage sometime soon, you'll want to take the time to compare the different terms of mortgage products among different lenders. And while there are various important mortgage terms to consider, perhaps one of the…
Summary: Find an in-depth guide to homebuyer fees and current closing costs in the State of Colorado, updated for Spring 2019. Quick Definition: The term "closing costs" refers to the various fees, taxes, and charges that home buyers and sellers…