Class is in session! A virtual, web-based class for first-time home buyers in Washington State, to be precise. First-time buyers tend to have a lot of questions about buying a house. And that's only natural, since they've never navigated the…
A new set of forecasts and outlooks suggest that home-buying costs in Oregon will likely rise as we move through the end of 2017 and into 2018. The good news, for now, is that mortgage rates have been fairly stable.…
This article explains the lowest or minimum credit score required for a VA home loan in Washington State. It also includes the average FICO credit score for VA loans nationwide, based on data gathered published by the mortgage origination software company…
This article is a follow-up to the Portland real estate predictions we published last month. Today, we'll look at three important trends to keep an eye on, if you plan to buy a home in Portland in 2017 or 2018.…
With home prices rising and mortgage rates dropping, refinancing is becoming more attractive to homeowners in Washington State. And home refinance conditions might continue to improve, as we progress through the second half of 2017. This week, the government-sponsored mortgage…
Home prices across the Portland, Oregon metro area have risen steadily and significantly over the last couple of years. As a result, the average closing costs for Portland home buyers have also increased. Here's a look at what current closing…
Are you in the market for a jumbo home loan in Seattle, Washington? If so, our Seattle jumbo mortgage rates table is a great place to begin your research. It shows you the current average interest rates across a variety…
Are you thinking about buying a home in Spokane, Washington in 2017 or 2018? If so, keep reading. We have compiled a variety of statistics and trends to help you get a sense of where the Spokane real estate market…
There are countless articles online that explain the various steps to buying a home, and many are tailored to Oregon home buyers. But real estate markets across the state have changed dramatically over the last couple of years. So we…
In a previous tutorial, we looked at the key differences between adjustable and fixed-rate mortgage loans. If you decide to use a fixed mortgage when buying a home in Washington State, you'll have another set of choices. For one thing,…