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I’m buying a home but my appraisal was too low! What now?

April 21, 2016
Michael Shane
Blog, Home Buying, Homebuyer Tips, Housing Analysis, Real Estate

You already know that in order to get a mortgage, you’ll have to get an appraisal, which is a written opinion of the property’s value. The lender needs this so that they can be sure the property provides adequate security…

Everything To Consider (But The Finances) When Buying Your First Home

A while back, we wrote a blog that went over first time home buying in Washington State. While that blog went over a lot of the finance aspects of first time home buying, we wanted to cover the other side…

4 Tips To Save For That Down Payment

November 20, 2013
Michael Shane
Home Buyer Tips

In order to save up a huge amount of cash for the down payment on your first mortgage, you need a solid savings plan!When you take out a mortgage on your new home as a first time homebuyer, the more you can pay as a down payment the better.

Questions First-Time Home Buyers Should Ask

Buying your first home can be exciting, but you should also do your research to make sure that you ask the right questions.