The nature of the real estate market remains competitive and active, mainly due to limited number of units and high demand. Many prospective buyers are seeking homes and will take any measure and assume any responsibility to stand out and…
There is an enduring myth about home ownership still making the rounds after many years. It says, “You should always make a down payment of at least 20%. That is the norm when buying a house.” Many aspiring homeowners in…
You’ve decided the time has come to stop making your landlord rich and buy your own home. Congratulations! Becoming a homeowner in Seattle, WA is one of the best things you can do for your family’s security. Home ownership is…
If you have read any of the thousands of articles about getting a mortgage in Seattle, WA, you may think that the rate is the most important thing that any lender has to offer. The question lenders have to answer…
One of the most persistent—and damaging—myths about buying a home in Seattle, WA is that of “the normal 20% down payment.” It is true that lenders need to limit their risk when a loan is for more than 80% of…
At the end of November, we reported that federal housing officials were increasing the conforming loan limit for Seattle and most other cities across the U.S. We also mentioned that HUD officials would follow suit with a similar announcement of…
The real estate market in Seattle's Eastside is finally cooling down, after a years-long stretch of rapid price growth. Here's a look ahead at housing market trends and forecasts for Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and other cities that make up…