Do You need to sell your House before You can buy your next Home?

Many homeowners in our area may be sitting on quite a bit of home equity that they could use to purchase their next home. When it’s not a “buyer’s market”, you may have lower odds of a seller wanting to accept an offer if it’s based on needing to sell and close on an existing home. In order to have your offer accepted, it’s helpful to put forward an attractive offer that will make it easier for the seller to select your offer over others.

Here are some programs that can help! [Read more…]

Mortgage Market Rate Update

It’s a short week with the Thanksgiving holiday and it’s STUFFED with scheduled economic indicators that may impact mortgage rates. Check it out on my latest video along with programs for people who are selling their homes.

Have a great week and wonderful holiday!

 

Is Your Low Rate Stopping You from Buying Your Next Home?

Many Americans took advantage of the extra low rates that were available during the pandemic years. Some may be feeling trapped at having a rate in the 3% range since we’ve returned to a more historically “normal” range. [Read more…]

A Hopeful Sign for Homebuyers

This has been one of the most challenging markets for homebuyers that I have seen in my 20+ years as a mortgage professional in the greater Seattle area. The lack of inventory has created a frenzy allowing sellers to name their extraordinary price with bidding wars leaving many buyers exhausted and warn out from this highly competitive market. [Read more…]

Seller’s Guide to Today’s Mortgages Guide Book

 My most recent book that I’ve published is not for home buyers. I wrote this book for home sellers.

Mortgages have changed so much in the last few years and it’s my hope that this latest Guide Book will provide home sellers with information so they can make an informed decision when selecting a potential buyer for their home.

This book includes information on various mortgage programs, such as how much a seller can contribute towards closing cost, reviewing preapproval letters and basic guidelines.

If you’re considering selling a home located in Washington state, I hope you’ll take a moment to check out my latest Guide Book.