How to Improve Your Credit Score
How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage If you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in the…
How AI Is Transforming the Mortgage Industry in 2025 The mortgage industry is no stranger to innovation, but in 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking center stage. From streamlining loan…
Buy Now or Wait?
🏡 Navigating Mortgage Rates in 2025 A Seattle homebuyer wonders whether to act now or wait. In today’s uncertain market, one of the most common questions we hear at Seattle…
Seattle Homebuyers Guide 2025
Seattle Homebuyers Guide: 5 Key Steps to Getting a Mortgage in 2025 Buying a home in Seattle? With rising interest rates and competitive home prices, navigating the mortgage process can…
The Value of Hardscaping at Your Home
Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors when selling a home. Keeping the exterior of your home tidy and aesthetically pleasing can keep your neighborhood beautiful, encourage other homeowners…
What to expect after your offer is accepted
Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations! One of the first major items in the escrow process is the home inspection. Hopefully you took some time for yourself to…
Finding a home and making an offer
In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to move on to the most exciting and sometimes nerve racking part of the home…
How to pick the right real estate agent
In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and…
Two major items home buyers need to think about before contacting a realtor.
Many people find it useful to have a checklist and on any good checklist these 2 items should be the first items on that list. as they are essential to…
Selling (or Buying) in Peak Real Estate Season
Produce has a season. So do sports. But did you know that real estate has a peak season as well? People buy and sell homes all year long but there…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Shopping for a New Home
Whether this is your first or tenth home purchase, shopping for a new home is an exciting time. It can also be a stressful and lengthy process. This guide can…
Understanding Cash to Close
If you have received your Closing Disclosure from your lender, you are almost done with your home buying journey. The Closing Disclosure, provided at least three full days before closing…
