A recent forecast for the Vancouver, Washington real estate market suggests that home prices will continue rising through the summer of 2018, but at a slower pace than the previous year. Vancouver was also singled out recently for having one…
Home loan requirements in Oregon have been easing over the last couple of years, and it seems as though we are taking another step in that direction. A change announced recently by Fannie Mae could make it easier for some…
There are different kinds of down payment help available for home buyers in Seattle, Washington. And with house values rising rapidly across the metro area (more than 10% in the last year alone), a little assistance can go a long…
This entry is part of an ongoing series in which we answer frequently asked questions among Washington home buyers. Today's question is, what type of mortgage loan is better for a first-time buyer in Washington State, FHA or conventional? Short…
The Sammamish, Washington real estate market has changed significantly over the last couple of years. Strong demand and a limited supply of homes have put upward pressure on prices. As a result, home buyers in the Sammamish area are encountering…
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…