Chinese Investors
How does a tax in Vancouver, British Columbia affect housing prices in the Seattle Metro area? According to Bloomberg, a new tax introduced in August… Read More »Chinese Investors
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How Often Should I Refinance My House?
Refinancing a home mortgage can provide you with an incredible range of benefits. These include everything from reducing your mortgage term and lowering your payments… Read More »How Often Should I Refinance My House?
5 Easy Steps to Save for Big Ticket Items
Very few of us have money at the ready to cover an emergency, never mind the money for the larger purchases we’d like to make.… Read More »5 Easy Steps to Save for Big Ticket Items
Rent Hike
Anyone who has been out looking for a new place to live recently knows that rent is on the rise. According to Apartmentlist.com rents in… Read More »Rent Hike
Farms with harvest time activities
Is you family looking for fun places to take you kids for harvest time fun? Our partner at Fidelity National Title has provided a list… Read More »Farms with harvest time activities
How much house can you afford?
HOW MUCH HOUSE CAN YOU AFFORD? Before you start shopping for a new home, determine how much you can afford to spend. Here are a… Read More »How much house can you afford?
Preparing Yourself for Large Deposits
One of the most common conditions I see on approval letters is to source-proof large deposits. Many borrowers don’t realize that by depositing large amounts… Read More »Preparing Yourself for Large Deposits
Better Time to Buy a House
When is it better to buy a house? From spring until the end of summer, home sales are more active than in the fall and… Read More »Better Time to Buy a House
The Three Cs of Mortgage Lending
When scouts search for new baseball players, they look for qualities that match their goals and budget for the team. Likewise mortgage lenders look for… Read More »The Three Cs of Mortgage Lending