What Sales Price Can I Buy with $100,000 Down Payment

May 23, 2013 by +

I recently met with clients who have saved $100,000 to use for down payment and closing cost for a home in Bellevue.  They easily...

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What the Fed Said

May 23, 2013 by +

This morning, mortgage rates continue to take a hit from yesterday’s comments by Mr. Ben Bernanke before and after the Fed...

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Book Release: Buying a Home Again

May 21, 2013 by +

Hot off the press! I wrote my latest Guide Book for people who have had a short sale or foreclosure and are considering buying their...

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 by +

There was no economic data released today or scheduled for Tuesday. On Wednesday, we’ll have the minutes from the last Fed...

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Pardon me!

May 19, 2013 by +

UPDATE May 21, 2013: Everything is looking good. Please let me know if you notice anything wonky. Thank you! I’m in the process...

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What is the difference between a Preapproval Letter and a Loan Commitment Letter?

May 14, 2013 by +

Last week I shared how it’s pretty much mandatory that if you are a home buyer making an offer on a home located in the greater...

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: May 13, 2013

May 13, 2013 by +

Mortgage rates, although still very low, are trending higher this morning following stronger than expected Retail Sales data and...

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Is it necessary in Seattle to get preapproved to make an offer on a home?

May 10, 2013 by +

Recently one of my out of state clients who is looking to buy an investment home in Seattle asked “Is it necessary in Seattle to...

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HARP 3.0 Update

May 6, 2013 by +

Insider Mortgage Finance recently posted this teaser indicating that President Obama is pushing for the eligibility dates for HARP 3.0...

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Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of May 6, 2013

May 6, 2013 by +

This week’s calendar is looking a little light as far as scheduled economic indicators which may influence the direction of...

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