How to Improve Your Odds of Getting YOUR Offer Accepted

How to Get Your Offer Accepted to Buy a Home in WashingtonThe housing market in the Pacific Northwest remains competitive with the continued lack of inventory. Homebuyers need to be patient and prepared for the process to possibly take a while.

 Here are some actions that you can implement to help improve your odds of having your offer accepted over other offers. [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…]

Visiting Open Houses? You Need to Be Fully Preapproved

pre-underwritten preapproved homebuyerIt’s fun to visit open houses on the weekends. You may be picturing yourself living in the home, enjoying the backyard or perhaps making a few home improvements to really make it “yours”.

If you’re even thinking about buying a home, I strongly encourage you to get fully preapproved before you find yourself at an open house wanting to present an offer.

Here are some steps I recommend for anyone considering buying a home. [Read more…]

What is the difference between a Bridge Loan and a Cash Buyer Program

Bridge loans allow people who want to buy their next home to access a portion of their home equity to use as down payment and/or closing cost. They have been around for quite a while and has been a great tool to help accommodate home purchases.  [Read more…]

How to Buy This West Seattle Home? Let Me Count the Ways!

Craftsman Home in West Seattle UPDATE 5/26/2023: It’s no surprise to me…this home went immediately pending. If you are considering buying a home in Seattle, it is so important to be fully approved and perhaps better yet, consider using a program that allows you to present an extra competitive cash offer. PS: I can help you with that!

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