Wow!
Thursday, our classroom at our Kent office was packed with real estate agents wanting to learn the latest on the new zoning laws impacting neighborhoods in Washington. Richard Hagar did an amazing job covering this complicated subject. If you are a real estate agent, appraiser or city planner, I highly recommend attending one of his classes. The class focuses on the impacts of state regulations HB1110 and HB1337. [Read more…]
Seattle & Washington Real Estate
Real estate is local — and understanding the Washington housing market requires more than national headlines.
In this section, you’ll find:
- Seattle-area housing insights
- Sunday Drive neighborhood features
- Local market commentary
- Washington housing programs
- Community highlights
Whether you’re buying in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, or surrounding communities, local expertise matters when structuring your financing strategy.
I’ve been helping clients throughout Washington State for over 25 years, and this section highlights insights specific to our region.
My Initial Thoughts on the Middle Housing Class
April 19, 2024 by 1 Comment
Sunday Drive to Historic Port Townsend
May 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Port Townsend is one of Washington’s most charming coastal towns, known for its Victorian architecture, waterfront views, and rich maritime history.
On this Sunday Drive, we explored historic downtown Port Townsend, local shops, scenic overlooks, and the unique character that makes this town a favorite for visitors and future residents alike. If you’re considering a visit or exploring life in a smaller Washington community, this guide offers a visual and personal look at what makes Port Townsend special. [Read more…]
Help! Help Me, Rhonda!
March 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This past month or so, I have been helping people deal with issues with their mortgage lenders. This isn’t entirely unusual, but it seems to be happening more often in this current market. Sometimes, the client leaves the lender and I “adopt” their transaction and other times, they are able to work it out with the other lender.
I think that part of the issue is that mortgage rates are so volatile right now… and have been for a few months. With mortgage rates in a higher range than what we’ve become accustomed to, more people are focused in on interest rates. Yes, the interest rate you pay on your mortgage IS important, but it’s not the only factor and, in the event a lender is not able to close on a mortgage, choosing a lender mainly because of interest rates can be an expensive decision.
Another factor is that, in Washington state, only about 60% of licensed mortgage loan officers opted to renew their license in 2023. A 40% reduction is pretty significant… this does not factor in the loan officers who work for banks or credit unions (that are not required to be licensed) and who have been laid off or chosen to find another field for employment. [Read more…]
My Interview with Market Share’s Tony Blodgett
February 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
I had a great time meeting Tony Blodgett at New American Funding’s studio in the Everett office to record an episode of Market Shares. We talk about the transition from Mortgage Master to New American Funding, how I wound up in lending and the current market and more!
Thanks for the interview, Tony!
Recent Interview in the Seattle Times about Seattle Homebuyers
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
I’m honored to have been quoted in the Seattle Time‘s yesterday in Katherine Khashimova Long’s article “Autumn of heartbreak for home shoppers as Seattle-area prices hit new record highs”. My quote wound up being a tid-bit in the article and I thought it would be interesting to share some of the points that we discussed during the interview. [Read more…]
