KOMO News is reporting that it takes an income of $105K to buy a median-priced home in the Seattle area. This is based off a report from HSH.com. When you dig deeper into the report, here’s how HSH.com came up with their numbers: [Read more…]
Reason to stop paying rent #7: You have a pet
April 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I love my pets, Rocko and Hitch. We have had pets before we had (our now adult) children. I totally understand someone’s anguish when they are trying to deal with where they are going to live when they have pets.
This morning, I was catching up on Facebook and in our local neighborhood group for West Seattle, a neighbor is worried about if their landlord is getting ready to sell the home they are currently renting. [Read more…]
Fannie Mae’s HomeReady Mortgage
April 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage Program in Washington State
The Fannie Mae HomeReady mortgage is a popular low-down-payment home loan designed to help first-time and repeat homebuyers in Washington State achieve homeownership with more flexibility than many traditional mortgage programs.
With just 3% down, reduced mortgage insurance, and flexible income guidelines, HomeReady can be an excellent option for buyers in the Seattle area, King County, and throughout Washington — especially when layered with eligible down payment assistance programs.
Update: This article reflects current HomeReady mortgage guidelines for 2026. Loan limits, income caps, and program details are subject to change — always verify eligibility before applying.
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