So you're in the market to buy a home, your down payment is probably top of mind. And rightly so — it's likely the biggest cost of homebuying. However, it is not the only cost and it's critical you understand all your expenses before diving in. Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy saving for the down Continue Reading about Homeownership is right around the corner... but first, it's time to lock down all the details and close the deal: What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs~
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The expected competitive spring realestate market is about to begin: 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home~
A Take Away For You: Trust Your Agent During Negotiations After you submit your offer, the seller may decide to counter it. When negotiating, it’s smart to understand what matters to the seller. Once you do, being as flexible as you can on things like moving dates or the condition of the house can make your offer more attractive. Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you Continue Reading about The expected competitive spring realestate market is about to begin: 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home~
A worksheet to help you think about it ~: What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move? ~
A deeper dive into this week's post... You've been given a whole lot of research tools and information to click on in this post. If you feel overwhelmed... give your favorite agent, mortgage broker, or real estate professional a call to help you pick the right path to take. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why Continue Reading about A worksheet to help you think about it ~: What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move? ~
Make it easy for your potential buyers in Kittitas County or the Kitsap Peninsula...: Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House~
If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour. Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening up your house to as many showings as possible can really help you capitalize on all the extra buyer Continue Reading about Make it easy for your potential buyers in Kittitas County or the Kitsap Peninsula...: Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House~
The First Step in buying a home in Kittitas County or the Kitsap Peninsula: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC] ~
A Take away for you: Pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow. Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow. As more buyers re-enter the market, it’ll help you Continue Reading about The First Step in buying a home in Kittitas County or the Kitsap Peninsula: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC] ~
Want to own your own home in Kittitas County or on the Kitsap Peninsula ?: Achieve Your Dream of Home Ownership with Condos and Townhouses [INFOGRAPHIC] ~
Some Highlights If you’re trying to buy a home but are having a hard time finding something in your budget, here’s something that can help: consider condos and townhomes. They may better fit your budget, can help you start building equity, and tend to require minimal upkeep and less maintenance. Looking at condos and townhomes can make it easier to find and buy a home. When you're Continue Reading about Want to own your own home in Kittitas County or on the Kitsap Peninsula ?: Achieve Your Dream of Home Ownership with Condos and Townhouses [INFOGRAPHIC] ~
Mortgage Rates are down from their previous peak: Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC]~
Takeaway: Make sure you have trusted professionals on your team. That includes your real estate agent and lender. Some Highlights In today's housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan. To win when buying a home, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. Let’s Continue Reading about Mortgage Rates are down from their previous peak: Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC]~
In Kittitas County or the Kitsap Peninsula: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House~
A Take Away for You! As mortgage rates slowly fall, more buyers and sellers will enter the market, but housing prices should stabilize. As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here's why. 1. Take Advantage of Continue Reading about In Kittitas County or the Kitsap Peninsula: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House~