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· by Reba Haas · 14 Apr, 2020
Not only are there hundreds of institutions offering mortgages, it can seem as though there are dozens of different types of mortgages themselves. Different interest rates, different lengths and other features can be confusing. This article describes some of the different options you may encounter as you shop for a...
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· by Reba Haas · 9 Mar, 2020
This Week on ‘Open House’, Reba and Eric welcomed Mike Olden, Vice President of Sales and Education for the American Reporting Company. They provide credit reporting and settlement services to the mortgage lending communities. Together they covered topics including: Credit reporting updates that affect consumers and lenders. Are all credit scores...
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· by Reba Haas · 28 Feb, 2020
If you’re shopping for a mortgage right now, chances are you’ve heard a lot of opinions about how much you should spend on a down payment. Many people think that the more you can spend on a down payment the better, but there are some factors at play that may...
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· by Reba Haas · 23 Feb, 2020
On this episode of “Open House with Team Reba”, we welcome Reba back from her trip to Bali. She’s all refreshed and amped up for our upcoming first-time homebuyer class on Feb 29th, leap day, from 9:30am-1:30pm. If you or someone you know wants to leap into homeownership, this class...
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· by Reba Haas · 17 Feb, 2020
On this episode of “Open House with Team Reba”, Reba and Eric give you an update on the local real estate and mortgage markets. Eric starts out by describing what he’s calling “The Corona Rally”, which is how the Corona Virus (and other viruses and events) affect the mortgage market...
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· by Reba Haas · 3 Feb, 2020
On this week’s episode of “Open House with Team Reba”, Reba and Eric welcomed Steve Tockey, Principal Consultant at Construx, which is a local software development best practices firm. Steve consults on active development projects and teaches software requirements, design, quality, and software project management. Together they discuss best practices in...
DIY / First Time Buyer / Fixer Upper / For Buyers / household tips / Investment Property / Rehab / Remodel / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 28 Jun, 2019
Homes needing a little TLC are going on the market in the midst of increased buyer demand, and regardless of how much work these homes require, they are selling quickly and at high prices. These high-priced houses, which are listed with descriptions like fixer-upper, TLC and needs work, are in...
Education / financial matters / Financing / First Time Buyer / For Buyers / mortgage / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 23 Apr, 2019
Purchasing a home is a big financial responsibility, but the rewards of homeownership are many. Particularly for first-time homebuyers, coming up with the down payment needed to see your dream to fruition can often seem overwhelming. There are many strategies, however, that can help you save for your down payment....
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· by Reba Haas · 10 Apr, 2019
The majority of homeowners choose to use a listing agent to assist them. Moreover, people who don’t use an agent often lose thousands of dollars on the deal. That said, not every listing agent is going to work as hard or know enough to get you a really good deal...
financial matters / Financing / financing/lending / First Time Buyer / For Buyers / King County / Loans / mortgage / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 6 Mar, 2019
While you may be eager to start searching for your dream home right away, the first step in preparing to buy a home is understanding how much home you can afford. To figure this out, you should get prequalified or preapproved by a lender, who will tell you the maximum...
