Category: Home Loans
How to avoid being HOUSE POOR
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?
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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?
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
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
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