Homeownership & Lifestyle

Homeownership is more than a mortgage — it’s about community, lifestyle, and long-term planning.

This section includes personal insights, community involvement, and home-related topics that reflect the broader experience of owning and living in the great Pacific Northwest.

My Seattle Kitchen Remodel: Flooring

Probably one of the toughest decisions we had to make, next to the counter-tops, was what to do with our flooring. We had a wood floor with a beautiful painted surface. Unfortunately, it was a real challenge to keep it clean and the paint was wearing off. Plus the lighter blond finish didn’t really go with our cabinets.

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Are you remodeling your greater Seattle or Tacoma area home?

kitchen remodel in SeattleWe’re getting ready to remodel our kitchen and recently discovered Second Use. Second Use is locations in Seattle and Tacoma. They sell second-hand items for your home from furniture to all types of fixtures. [Read more…]

From the Junk Mail Bag

Seems like junk mail from random mortgage companies are on the rise again.   I recently had a client who I helped with a home purchase utilizing an FHA mortgage send me a piece of junk mail that he had received from a company (NOT Mortgage Master) that bothered him beyond the typical “deluge of refi offers from firms who’s marketing strategy is to look up public records for a targeted mailing“. [Read more…]

Why you should make sure your condo is on the FHA approved list

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Editors Update: Loan limits are different than what’s reflected below from when this article was originally written.  Check with your local FHA approved Mortgage Originator to see what your loan limits are (or click on the link in the second paragraph).  

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