Planning to buy a home while the market is tight? Don't dive in unprepared! Understand what makes up a seller’s market, and follow a plan to make your offer stand out. A lot of home buyers tend to make...
For some people with enough funds and other houses to live in, selling a home and buying one at the same time can be relatively easy since there is not much pressure involved. But for those who need the equity from their old house to ...
Congratulations, you just purchased a new house and are now ready to move. The hassle of the home buying process is over, but the settling-in process is not quite done yet. While the hassle of moving your things can sometimes be unnoticea...
The prospect of losing your home to foreclosure can be heartbreaking, and dealing with it can be equally devastating for you and your family. After all, when the bank decides to foreclose on your home, your credit report may be permanentl...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Your Home Warm, Safe, and Energy Efficient When the temperature drops in Thurston County, the last thing you want is a furnace that fails when you need it most. Whether you live in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, or n...
Raising the money for a down payment on a home could be the most challenging step towards homeownership. One way to get the amount you need is to borrow against your 401(k)--although there are numerous options you can consider depending o...
Getting pre-approved for a home mortgage loan may seem like a daunting task until you read on and find out that it doesn't take much work! If you're eyeing a home that is the stuff of your dreams – good location, be...
It's already stolen a piece of your heart. You’ve spent countless hours thinking about it. You know it’s a huge commitment, nothing like you’ve ever had before, but you’re more than ready for it. You had such big dreams and imagin...
A short sale transaction is different from the usual home buying process. It involves more waiting time, and more leg work for your agent. Due to the rise of short sale properties on the market, training companies see it as an opportunity...
For first-time homebuyers, acquiring your dream home may not be as simple as saying that you want a “two-story house with a garage in a quiet neighborhood.” Clearly, there's so much more to a home than that. You should not be restrict...