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 | Sep 4, 2017 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Market Conditions, Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying, Seasonal
This summer was a great time to list your Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Auburn or Black Diamond home, but if you missed your window, don’t despair. Fall is in the air, and in our current market, it is still a good time to sell. In fact, here are five reasons to...
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 22, 2017 | Appraisal, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Interest Rates, Mortgage, PMI, Pre-Approval
Continued from May 15, 2017 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....
by Marti Reeder | Mar 6, 2017 | Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Mortgage, Pre-Approval
Unless you’ve got a trust fund or buckets of cash lying around, if you want to buy a home this year, you’ll need a mortgage. Here are 5 tips to help you find a mortgage that meets your needs: Find out how much of a down payment you need to save. Down payments vary...