financial matters / First-Time Homebuyer / For Buyers / insurance / mortgage / shopping / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 13 Feb, 2019
If you’ve decided it’s time to move up to a bigger home or a home in a more coveted area, your next challenge will be getting there financially. It’s likely you’ll need more cash, a larger income and, perhaps, better credit than you had when you purchased your current home....
construction / custom home / financial matters / For Buyers / Loans / mortgage / Security / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 11 Feb, 2019
If you’re buying a new home but can’t afford one that is move-in ready, you may be interested in a home improvement loan. Or if you’ve been in your home for a while now but have grand plans for repairs and a little TLC, you could also benefit from one...
financial matters / financing/lending / For Buyers / For Sellers / Loans / mortgage / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 28 Dec, 2018
On this week’s radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed to the show Andy McDonough, SVP of Homestreet Bank. Andy is producer of the movie “Dirtbag”, a story about Fred Beckey, one of the most famous mountain climbers that you’ve probably never heard of. They discussed the movie and how Andy...
financial matters / financing/lending / For Buyers / For Sellers / Loans / mortgage / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 24 Dec, 2018
On this week’s ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed to the show Andy McDonough, SVP of Homestreet Bank. Andy is the Divisional manager for residential lending in the Puget Sound and Northern California areas. Andy and Eric prognosticate on what to expect for interest rates...
financial matters / Financing / financing/lending / For Buyers / For Sellers / mortgage / seller advice / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 19 Dec, 2018
Which comes first, the chicken (buying a new home) or the egg (selling your current home)? There is no simple answer. Knowing and understanding your options can help you make the decision that’s right for you. There can be several advantages to buying a new home before selling your current...
financial matters / mortgage / tax / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 7 Dec, 2018
To start with, check your mortgage totals for deductibility. Interest payments on your original mortgage, up to $750,000 for joint filers and $375,000 for others — assuming the mortgage isn’t larger than the home’s purchase price and improvement costs — are deductible for most homeowners. This $750,000 cap affects homes...
financial matters / financing/lending / For Buyers / For Sellers / mortgage / Reverse Mortgage / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 10 Oct, 2018
You’ve seen the television commercials. A well-known actor sings the praises of reverse mortgages and promises fast debt relief if you agree to one. But what is a reverse mortgage? Do you qualify for one? When should homeowners consider a reverse mortgage? What Is a Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortgage...
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...
Financing / For Buyers / For Sellers / mortgage / Team Reba / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 23 Jul, 2018
This week on the ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric will discussed real estate and mortgage updates for the greater Seattle area. They also talked about current projects and other real estate related items for the area. Tune in or stream live Saturday at 2pm on...
Financing / For Buyers / For Sellers / mortgage / Team Reba / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 20 Jul, 2018
Tomorrow on the ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric will discuss real estate and mortgage updates for the greater Seattle area. They’ll also talk about current projects and other real estate related items for the area. Tune in or stream live Saturday at 2pm on AM1590...
