Jun 13
I want to pass on mortgage information provided by a very competent and experienced mortgage broker, Lori Richmond. Mortgage rates are expected to drop in July. Already there’s been a remarkable surge in re-fi’s and new applications. Please contact Lori about your choices. _____________________________________________________________ Learn about mortgage apps and what’s expected at next week’s Fed …
Apr 05
Grab Your Rubber Gloves and Hammer! Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC! Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions well for the rest of the year. I have a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for market …
Mar 27
WASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) – Existing-home sales rebounded strongly in February, experiencing the largest month-over-month gain since December 2015, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major U.S. regions saw sales gains, while the Northeast remained unchanged from last month. Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums …
Feb 10
The Connection Between Home Prices & Family Wealth Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate 3.22% per year on average and to grow by 17.3% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As an example, let’s assume a young couple purchased …
Jan 07
Even observers who have been cutting their targets remain relatively upbeat about the stock market’s 2019 prospects. PHOTO: SHANNON STAPLETON/REUTERS January historically strong period for stocks Friday’s (Jan 4 , 2019) big rally in stocks helped erase the worst two-day start to a year since 2000. For investors who track seasonal patterns in markets, it also …
Nov 06
Aging Boomers and Rich Millennials… fueling the rise of the mortgage-free Seattle homeowner If you’re among the thousands struggling with the high cost of housing in Seattle, here’s a statistic that might make you wince. Census data show that in 2016, more than one in four Seattle homeowners owned their home outright, free from any mortgage …
Aug 14
It’s a whirlwind and it’s best to be READY! The typical home-selling schedule goes like this: A home hits the market early in the workweek. Over the next few days, interested home shoppers start stopping by the house and inquiring with the listing agent during private tours. There are open houses over …
