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    How to avoid being HOUSE POOR

    By Bryan Douglas | April 23, 2018

    DON’T BE HOUSE POOR! Find out how much home you can afford!  Everyone wants to have their piece of the American Dream…. to own your own home. But just as much as we want to own our homes… we don’t want to be “House Poor.” House Poor is the condition in which you spend so... Read More

    To Flip or Not to Flip?

    By Caitlin Moss | September 4, 2017

    There’s no doubt the concept of flipping houses has gained popularity in recent years. Flipping is the concept of purchasing a home and quickly renovating it to make a quick profit. It’s a risky way to invest your money but can lead to big money if you play your cards right. The question is: how... Read More

    Featured Agent of the Week: Matt Brady

    By Caitlin Moss | March 14, 2017

    Most favorite activity outside of work: Golf Current Favorite restaurant in Olympia: Sushi House Favorite neighborhood in the area: Summit Lake Must-see in the Olympia area: The waterfront Favorite event in the area: The Wooden Boat Festival   Native to the Olympia area and a graduate of Capital High School, Matt has been a realtor for... Read More

    How to Buy a Second Home

    By Caitlin Moss | April 8, 2016

    Considering purchasing a second home? With interest rates still being so low, now may be the perfect time. Here are a few things to consider before taking the plunge. Can you afford a second home? In addition to being able to afford the mortgage alone, you need to consider a couple of additional costs. For... Read More

    How to Use Your Tax Return Wisely

    By Caitlin Moss | March 2, 2016

    Tax season is upon us, folks. Even though some people dread this season, for many, it means a little (or a lot of) extra cash on hand. Before you go bananas and buy the “latest and greatest” gadgets, here are some practical ways to use your tax returns wisely. Pay down debt. Have an outstanding... Read More

    What to Expect During the Mortgage Approval and Transaction Process

    By Caitlin Moss | September 5, 2015

    Image Courtesy: Google Images Sometimes the most intimidating process of buying is home is just that: the “buying” part. Most people can pick out what they want in a house: what neighborhood they’d like to live in, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, size, and era of the home. Actually getting approved for a mortgage,... Read More

    New Construction is HOT!

    By Jessica Chase | March 3, 2015

    We are offering a $1,000 buyer bonus if you purchase a home now through the end of March! Click on our link for details and contact us today for a list of new construction neighborhoods.   New Construction – Lender Credit – APPROVED Read More

    Why Now is the Best Time to Buy

    By Jessica Chase | February 18, 2015

    I found this video put on by the Chief Economist with Freddie Mac, it is an excellent prediction of what our market will do this year. Check   http://www.freddiemac.com/singlefamily/popups/videos/2015_pm.html?type=popup&width=740&height=500 It addresses three key points about our market: 1. Rates will go up to 5% by the end of the year (now is the BEST time to... Read More

    What to do with your tax refund?

    By Jessica Chase | January 21, 2015

    It is that time of year where many potential homeowners will be expecting a tax refund from the IRS.  We all work long and hard all year and it is always fun to see that you have a couple thousand dollars coming back in the form of an IRS Tax Refund!  So, what to do... Read More

    Fannie Mae Chief Details Plan to Ease Mortgage Rules

    By Jessica Chase | November 20, 2014

    Seeking to bring more people into the housing market, the government said last month that it planned to expand the availability of mortgages with low down payments. On Thursday, the chief executive of Fannie Mae, the largest government mortgage entity, provided some crucial details on what the program would look like. In an interview, the executive, Timothy... Read More