Category: FHA

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are also forecasting another strong year for home sales as people move to meet their changing needs. Let’s connect so you can make your best...

The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple...

Tips for Single Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is growing. Over the past 40 years, the number of sole-person households...

Why It Just Became Much Easier To Buy a Home

Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits of homeownership, including the feelings of security and stability and the financial benefits that come with rising home equity. At the same time, many current homeowners have decided their house no longer...

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4 Reasons You Want to Buy a Home This Year

If you have been sitting on the sidelines since the housing collapse, fearful of taking a chance on buying a home, the wait is over. Even with tighter credit standards, 2016 may be the best time to buy a home. Take a look at these top four reasons now is...

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4 Real Estate Trends to Watch

Last year was one of the strongest years for the real estate market. Experts predict that this strong real estate market will continue for a while. Unemployment is steadily declining and consumers are continuing to buy more, giving the real estate market the boost it needs to continue being successful. ...

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How’s your housing and lending market doing? KKOL 1300AM Tuesday 3-4pm

This week Reba and Eric went over how the housing and lending market are doing in our area.  Listen below to hear current market information for our Puget Sound area. Seafair is upon us this weekend.  Did you know that HomeStreet Bank has a hydroplane.  Driver Jimmy Shane and Miss...

Awesome news on FHA and USDA loans! 0

Awesome news on FHA and USDA loans!

Unbelievable and fantastic update on how FHA loans are now able to be applied to condominiums with owner occupied rates as low as 35%. This is truly fabulous because many condo buildings in larger cities of King County were having problems getting more than just cash buyers because their owner...

Calculating Your Debt-to-Income Ratio in 2 Easy Steps 0

Calculating Your Debt-to-Income Ratio in 2 Easy Steps

Have you ever sat down and calculated exactly how much money you spend each month on bills? If so, you are already halfway to calculating your DTI. In essence, your debt-to-income ratio is the amount of money you have left over after paying all your monthly expenses. But if you...

Pride of Ownership Shines in Team Reba’s Newest Listing! 0

Pride of Ownership Shines in Team Reba’s Newest Listing!

Check out Team Reba’s newest listing in Kent near Lake Meridian. The owners put in over $75k in meticulously chosen luxurious updates and finishes to accentuate every inch of the home. If you have family or friends looking for a new place to call home make sure to share this gorgeous...