If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why pre-approval is key, it’s important to know what […]
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Read moreTwo Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some homebuyers who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one. But this rise in borrowing cost shows no […]
Read moreJUST LISTED! ARLINGTON EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
Nestled behind a private drive on 15 acres you will find this stunning custom, Arlington Equestrian Estate. The home is perfect for those looking for privacy on pristine equestrian acreage with an additional 2-bedroom custom guest house. Post and beam exposed timber blueprint offer a sky parlor primary with two additional bedrooms plus office/den. The […]
Read moreJUST LISTED! Stunning Issaquah Home
FOR SALE! Beautiful 4 bed, 2.5 bath home located on quiet cul de sac. Minutes to restaurants, shopping, two parks and transit center. Spacious remodeled gourmet kitchen w/eating space opens to family room with gas fireplace. Enjoy the view of the huge fully fenced private yard w/terraced patio, fire pit & sport court through a […]
Read moreIs the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?
The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is a crash coming? To […]
Read moreShould I Sell My House This Year?
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall. Opportunity #1: You Have More Options for […]
Read moreWhy You May Want To Start Your Home Search Today
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason serious buyers are making […]
Read moreThe U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing
The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year: That data shows more than half of the U.S. population live in a home they own, and the percentage […]
Read more3 Graphs To Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble
With all the headlines and buzz in the media, some consumers believe the market is in a housing bubble. As the housing market shifts, you may be wondering what’ll happen next. It’s only natural for concerns to creep in that it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. The good news is, there’s concrete […]
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