What if mortgage rates don’t hit 5%?

Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released their monthly updated forecast for mortgage rates through 2025. This June update no longer shows predicted rates for the 30-year fixed conforming to hit the 5% range. MBA, who tends to be the most optimistic, forecasts that in the 4th quarter of 2025, we’ll see 6.0% for a rate with the homes of 5.8% in 2026.

Should you hold out on Fannie Mae and MBA’s forecast for lower rates in two years? It depends. [Read more…]

Who’s Buying Homes in this Market?

who is buying homes in this market
The Existing Home Sales was released yesterday which reports on the closings of existing single-unit homes.

Would you be surprised to know that last month, 31% of all sales were first-time homebuyers? [Read more…]

Complete Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units

ADU and DADUs with Seattle Mortgage Expert Rhonda PorterWashington is in the top 3 states for leading the country with the addition to accessory dwelling units!

This type of housing makes it possible for providing housing to aging parents, adult children who are priced out of the market, a workspace or to provide income as a rental property.

If you have been contemplating adding an ADU to your home or finding a home with (or that could have) an ADU, I encourage you to check out my latest resource guide: Accessory Dwelling Units.


If you’re interested in learning more about financing options, I am happy to help you!

Using Roommate Income to Qualify for a Mortgage | HomeReady Boarder Income

Buy a home with your roommateI have a great tip for you if you’re currently renting with a roommate and considering buying a home.

The HomeReady program allows for you to use “boarder income” to qualify for your next home. If you’re thinking about buying a home where your roommate will continue to pay you rent, you may be able to use that rental income for qualifying for your new mortgage on a one-unit home. [Read more…]

Mortgage Update for the week of May 20, 2024


This week’s update features information on mortgages for self-employed borrowers!

Thinking about buying or refinancing your home located in Washington state? Let’s talk!