by Marti Reeder | Nov 7, 2018 | Budgeting, Closing Costs, Commissions, Credit, Down Payment, Equity, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Interest Rates, John L. Scott, King County, Making an Offer, Misc., Mortgage, News, Offer, PMI, Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Refinancing, Taxes
If you’re in the market to buy a home in Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, Auburn, Black Diamond or Renton you’re probably spending hours of time on websites and apps, searching for your next home. But are you really ready to buy? The very first step in your homebuying...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 30, 2017 | Closing Costs, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Pre-Approval, Real Estate
You and your family are thinking of buying a new home – or your next one – in 2018. There are things you can do now to prepare yourself. Here are seven steps to get you ready for this exciting move! Check your credit score. Target a credit score of 740 or...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 31, 2017 | Closing Costs, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership
During National Home Ownership Month (June), the Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of Realtors issued a warning to homeowners, advising them to protect their mortgage closing from scammers. According to the FTC blog post, scammers sometimes use...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 19, 2017 | Closing Costs, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Interest Rates, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Pre-Approval, Real Estate
A seller’s market can be a tough place for first-time homebuyers to purchase their first home, but don’t despair. It is certainly doable. Educate yourself on what’s needed to succeed in a seller’s market and work with an experienced Realtor who...
by Marti Reeder | May 15, 2017 | Closing Costs, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Misc.
Buying a home can be a daunting and complex process, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right Realtor, you can feel confident that you are being well represented and that she has your back. It can also help to understand real estate lingo. Here is part one of a...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 24, 2017 | Closing Costs, Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Misc., Mortgage, Real Estate
With home inventory so low, homes are selling quickly and above the asking price, in many cases. Here is some sound advice to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home in this sellers’ market: Get pre-approved from a mortgage lender. Whether you go...