Home prices across the state of Washington have risen steadily over the past year or so. According to one recent report, the median home value for the state climbed 8% over the past 12 months alone. And that's largely why…
Summary: Based on the current median home price, a 20% down payment, along with average mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed home loan, the average principal and interest payment mortgage in Seattle is approximately $3,060 as we head into 2019.…
It looks like 2019 could be a great time to buy a home in Seattle. Home prices are slowing down. More inventory is coming onto the market. And mortgage rates are expected to remain fairly stable over the coming months.…
Portland, Oregon is just one of many cities that will see higher conforming loan limits in 2019. Federal housing officials announced yesterday that the maximum conforming mortgage size for Portland and most of the U.S. will go up next year.…
The VA Home Loan Program is the most important benefit available to veterans who have served our country in the military or who are still serving. The VA Home Loan allows a veteran to buy a home with no down…
Home prices in the Seattle metro area have risen quite a bit over the last year or so. As a result, federal housing officials recently announced that the conforming mortgage loan limit for the Seattle area will be increased for…
Happy holidays ... here are the keys to your new house. A recent housing industry report showed that home buyers in Washington who buy a house over the holidays could save money, while enjoying less competition from other buyers. Related:…
Do you plan to buy your first home in Washington in 2019? If so, there are some things you should know about recent mortgage and housing trends. Understanding the current “lay of the land” can improve your chance for success.…
It's official. Seattle-based Amazon has finally chosen the locations for its two new headquarters. They'll be setting up shop in New York City and Arlington, Virginia. This announcement has many in Seattle wondering how these changes might affect the local…
Nearly all home buyers who use an FHA loan in Washington State have to pay mortgage insurance premiums. Those premiums are required by the Federal Housing Administration and help to sustain the agency's capital reserves. There was some talk over…