Buying a Home

Part of the lending process when you buy a home is to have your home appraised. But what happens if the home appraises for lower than what you agreed to pay for it? We’ll answer this question in this article.'

Ready to buy your dream home in Idaho in 2025? Be prepared to pay closing costs when all is said and done. Sinking extra into your earnest money deposit can help cover a lot of these costs.'

When you are considering buying a home in Washington, you may be wondering how much you can afford. This is a good question, and one that we will attempt to answer in this article.'

A 20% down payment reassures the bank that if they had to foreclose on the property, the cash put up by the buyer would be enough to protect them. If the buyer wants to put less money down—let’s say 5% — they’ll still approve the loan, but only with some additional protection.'

This blog post is part of the ongoing series in which we answer some of the most common questions among home buyers. Today’s question is: who pays for closing costs in Washington State, the buyer or seller? We will answer that question in this article.'

Planning on becoming a Washington State homebuyer? Here’s everything you need to know about the requirements you’ll have to meet.'