by Fingerprint Marketing | Aug 7, 2019 | Budgeting, Closing Costs, Commissions, Credit, Down Payment, Equity, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Interest Rates, John L. Scott, Listings, Making an Offer, Misc., Mortgage, Offer, PMI, Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Refinancing, Taxes
One of the most common questions I am asked by both buyers and sellers has to do with upgrades to a home. Sellers want to know if the investment they make will pay off. And buyers are wondering if they are overpaying for someone else’s splurge. Because everyone’s...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 24, 2019 | Budgeting, Closing Costs, Commissions, Credit, Down Payment, Equity, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Interest Rates, John L. Scott, Listings, Making an Offer, Misc., Mortgage, Offer, PMI, Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Refinancing, Taxes
Over the past several years, we’ve been experiencing a strong seller’s market here in the Puget Sound, including the geographic market I specialize in (Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, and Renton). In almost every way, sellers called the shots. They were in a position...
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 | Jan 23, 2018 | Budgeting, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership
You’ve saved a down payment, chosen an experienced local Realtor, set your budget, and you know how much you can afford to pay for a home. But your mortgage is not the only cost you need to consider when buying a home. There are many other costs. Here are six...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 21, 2017 | Credit, Finance, Interest Rates, Misc., Refinancing
Whether you are planning to buy a home in 2018, or are considering refinancing your mortgage, you’ll want to make sure your credit is in tip top shape to get the best interest rate possible. Here are 8 ways to boost your credit score in the New Year to help you...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 14, 2017 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Testimonial
Thanks so much to Erik Swanson for this five-star testimonial on Facebook! We love helping clients like this get into their first home. We’re so glad you love your new home, Erik! “Man, we only could get an FHA loan and, in this market, it wasn’t...