Mortgage rates seem to be steady (or stuck!) in the same range since early April. Check out my latest Mortgage Rate Update to get the details.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, refinancing or remodeling your home, please contact me! And don’t forget, we have our Reverse Mortgage Workshop this week on Thursday, “Retire Like a Boss”. This is a virtual event from noon-1pm so you can grab a lunch, your laptop and learn more about this tool for a comfortable retirement!
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of May 19, 2025
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…]
Retirement, random thoughts and your mortgage
I read an interesting article about planning for retirement. This is a topic that I find very important. I’m not a financial planner, however as a Mortgage Professional I see a financial snapshot of what people have when applying for a mortgage. I concur with this article from CNBC, most people do not have enough money saved up for their golden years. [Read more…]
My 50th Birthday!
This past weekend, I celebrated my 50th birthday with family and friends. I have two (not much) younger sisters who love to ask “don’t you feel older” and my answer is typically “not really”. I’m actually pretty excited to be the big 5-0…beyond being able to join AARP! [Read more…]
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