Mortgage Market Update for the week of January 22, 2024

Mortgage rates have been pretty steady lately. Check out my latest video for the details.

If you’re considering buying or refinancing your home, please contact me for mortgage rates based on your personal financial scenario.

Have a great week!

All Eyes are on the Fed [Live Post]

This morning we received some mortgage rate friendly news on the PPI (producer price index) showing that overall inflation was flat last month. This bit news is just hours before the Fed wraps up their two-day meeting and announcement on any movement with the Fed Funds Rate at 11:00 PST. Stay tuned! I will continue to update this post today. [Read more…]

Should You Wait to Buy A Home?

If you’ve been considering buying a home or if you’re a real estate agent who is working with clients who are on the fence about buying; please check out my latest resource page: Should You Wait to Buy a Home (mortgageporter.loans)

I have prepared various scenarios that compare renting to buying a home as well as a report on the cost of waiting.

Of course, I’m more than happy to prepare scenarios to help you decide if you should wait to buy a home now or rent. Please reach out to me if I can be of any assistance!

Credit Tips if you are considering Buying a Home (or Refinancing)

Are you considering buying or refinancing your home? You may be surprised at what you should and shouldn’t do. Some things that are common sense may actually not be the best actions if you’re planning on obtaining a mortgage in the near future.

Please check out my latest video with simple credit tips.

How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a Home?

Did you know that you don’t need a 20% down payment to buy a home? In this video, I discuss what funds are needed during the home buying process.

If you’re interested in buying or refinancing a home, please contact me!

Should you wait to buy a home or buy now?

Hear me out on my latest video and let me know if I can help you with your mortgage needs.

My Interview with Market Share’s Tony Blodgett


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!

Affordable homes in Seattle?

2015-03-21_0844This month, Seattle Magazine released their annual edition that covers the best neighborhoods in the greater Seattle area. This year, they featured the “most affordable neighborhoods” near Seattle. It’s no secret that home prices and rents in Seattle have been climbing due to lack of inventory. However, there are neighborhoods that are not located too far from Seattle where home buyers can get more for their money.

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