I was in a neighborhood group on Facebook where someone was sharing that they were having to sell their home that had been in the family for generations. They can no longer afford living in the Seattle area and had made the difficult decision to move their family. If you’re 62 or better, you may not have to sell your home to create a more affordable lifestyle. [Read more…]
Help for Seniors Being Priced Out of their Homes
Join Me! Retire Like a Boss: Reverse Mortgage Workshop
Grab a lunch and your computer to learn more during our one-hour workshop where we discuss reverse mortgages. Whether retirement is on the horizon for you or if you’re wanting to learn about possible options for your parents, this workshop will help answer questions and address common misconceptions about the modern reverse mortgage.
I’m hosting the event along with Charles Butler, Retirement Mortgage Advisor – NMLS#2262315.
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST.
Click here to RSVP or scan the QR code below. [Read more…]
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of May 5, 2025
How are mortgage rates doing after the conflicting jobs data last week?
Will the Fed lower rates on Wednesday? (Spoiler alert – the Fed does not directly control mortgage interest rates).
What’s going on with federal student loans?
And an announcement on our upcoming webinar “Retire Like a Boss” on this week’s episode!
How King County Senior Citizens Can Reduce Their Property Taxes
As the October 31 property tax payment deadline nears, King County Assessor John Wilson has a clear message for seniors: Take advantage of the county’s property tax relief program, which is designed to help seniors reduce their tax burdens and stay in their homes longer.
Thanks to recent legislative changes, the property tax relief program is now accessible to even more seniors. The income threshold has increased to $84,000, making many more residents eligible for a tax exemption that could lower their property taxes by as much as 90%. [Read more…]
Are you considering an ADU?
Have you been considering a “mother-in-law” apartment or backyard cottage? This type of dwelling is technically referred to an accessory dwelling unit aka “attached dwelling unit” (ADU) or detached dwelling unit (DADU). [Read more…]
NEW Down Payment Assistance Program
We have added a new down payment assistance program where eligible home buyers can receive up to 100% financing. This program is not limited to first time home buyers and there are no income limits with an FHA mortgage as the first lien. Would you like more good news? The down payment assistance is in the form of a second mortgage with a 5-year forgivable option OR a 10-year repayable option.
Here’s more: [Read more…]
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