by Marti Reeder | Jul 11, 2016 | Closing Costs, Credit, Disclosures, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Interest Rates, Mortgage, PMI, Reporter, Taxes, Taxes, Title Insurance
What You Need to Know about Mortgage & Closing Costs Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner ready for your next home, it is important to understand mortgage and closing costs. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 4, 2016 | Closing Costs, Disclosures, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Real Estate, Reporter
Buying a home is a lengthy, complex process, including the ins and outs of escrow. Our friends at Rainier Title have provided this handy infographic to explain it all. Have questions? Ask your favorite Realtor. She can help! Compliments of Rainier Title
by Marti Reeder | Nov 23, 2015 | Closing Costs, Disclosures, Finance, Interest Rates, Mortgage, News, Reporter
Starting October 3, mortgage lenders are required to start using new consumer disclosure forms that break down the costs and terms associated with home loans, said the New York Times. The new rules are designed to make the mortgage loan process more transparent and...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 16, 2015 | Disclosures, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Misc.
Did you know that not every real estate agent is a Realtor®? There is a big difference. A real estate agent is anyone who has a real estate license. A Realtor®, however, is a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors®. Here’s why that...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 10, 2015 | Budgeting, Credit, Disclosures, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Making an Offer, Reporter
Tired of apartment living? Have a growing family? Want a space you can call your own? Buying your first home can be complicated, but these tips will make buying your first home easy-breezy. Know how much home you can afford. Look at your average monthly budget and see...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 8, 2015 | Commissions, Disclosures, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, John L. Scott, Real Estate, Reporter
We recommend that, when buying or selling a home, you work with not just a real estate agent but that you choose a Realtor® to represent you – someone who holds a real estate license but who also is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and agrees to...