FHA loans can be used to buy a duplex, triplex, or fourplex in Washington if you live in one unit. This guide explains occupancy rules, down payment basics, property standards, loan limits, and the qualification issues borrowers should understand before applying.'
Most people who live in the Seattle area already know that local home prices run higher than the national average. But how much higher, and how does the Seattle housing market stack up in other areas? We recently used Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data and other sources to compare the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area to the nation as a whole, in several key areas. '
Should you buy discount points when buying a home? Learn how discount points work, how they affect closing costs and monthly payments, and how to decide if buying down your rate is worth it.'
Buying and selling a home at the same time takes more than staying calm. This guide helps you plan financing, timing, contingencies, and backup options so your move is more manageable.'
Buying a luxury home in Seattle does not always mean taking on dramatically higher costs. This guide explains where buyers can find value, what tradeoffs to evaluate, and how financing choices affect the real cost of moving up.'
Until closing, you need to avoid big purchases, opening/closing credit accounts, large cash deposits, and cosigning on other loans if you want to secure lender funding and purchase your dream home.'
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