In today’s digital world, protecting your personal and financial information is more important than ever. One of the most effective ways to safeguard yourself against identity theft and fraudulent activity is by freezing your credit. Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, planning a big financial move, or simply want to enhance your financial security, understanding how and why to freeze your credit can be a crucial step.
Why and How to Freeze Your Credit
March 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s episode includes current mortgage rates and where they may be heading, plus a history on home appreciation.
Do You need to sell your House before You can buy your next Home?
February 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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…]
In Memory of Jim Reppond
February 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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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. [Read more…]
Mortgage Interest Rate Update for the Week of February 17, 2025
February 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s mortgage rate update features information on our down payment assistance program. Check it out!
Mortgage Interest Rate Update for the Week of February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Where are mortgage interest rates and what may impact the direction of rates this week, plus a new program to help more people on the path to home ownership.
Mortgage Interest Rate Update for the Week of February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
We have jobs data this week and we have Trump’s tariffs potentially impacting mortgage rates. In this episode, I share how loan level price adjustments are used to determine mortgage rates. Check out all this and more in my weekly update!
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