The Seattle Times recently published an article on how expense weddings are becoming in the greater Seattle area and how some couples are opting for simpler ceremonies. The article quotes an average cost for a wedding, according to a local wedding planner of being $58,000. As a mortgage professional, it’s jaw dropping to me that people spend this amount of money instead of buying a home or saving for retirement. I understand that this is an incredibly important time in a person’s life and a celebration to remember…but once the honeymoon is over, you have beautiful memories and a gorgeous photo album.
What if instead most of those funds were used to buy a home that will most likely appreciate in value creating future financial security? [Read more…]
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. 
Fannie Mae recently released their monthly forecast for housing. May’s forecast predicts 30 year fixed conforming mortgage rates with rates entering the 5% range in the second quarter of 2026.
25 years ago, I left my career in the title and escrow career to become a mortgage loan officer. I announced it on April fools day to the real estate agents that I was no longer going to be their title rep and that I was making the move to the mortgage side. Many were shocked as I had been in the title industry for 14 years and was pretty established. It was a big move! 
im Reppond passed away on November 11, 2024. I was so saddened and surprised to learn about this and I just think that I haven’t been ready to accept it. Jim had met me for lunch a couple of months earlier in Seattle and I’m so glad we took the time to catch up. It would be our last conversation. 
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