Is a VA loan cheaper than a conventional or FHA loan for JBLM buyers? Usually, yes, because a VA loan has no monthly mortgage insurance and no required down payment. A conventional loan can come out ahead when you put 20% down and are not exem...
Tacoma down-payment assistance is a zero-interest, deferred 30-year loan of up to $80,000 per household, not a grant. Qualifying means being a first-time buyer purchasing in the HUD-defined Tacoma/Pierce County area, keeping household incom...
When a buyer's loan fails, the signed purchase-and-sale agreement controls the outcome. The financing contingency, its notice deadlines, and the remedy clause decide whether the buyer can walk with the earnest money or whether you may be ab...
What should you do in your first week after arriving at JBLM? Your first week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord should focus on in-processing, temporary lodging, getting your bearings in Thurston County, and starting the housing search if you haven't...
Why Home Sales Fall Through: 5 Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them Have you ever wondered why home sales fall through, even after a buyer and seller sign a contract? Several issues can cause a real estate transaction to fail. These incl...
Since the housing crash in the late 2000's, the real estate market in the United States has regained its composure, which paved the way for low-interest rates and limited housing inventory. This may look ideal for sellers but a burden to ...
In the midst of a global pandemic, our homes have become much more than a space that provides a roof over our heads. We've experienced sheltering in place for several months, so having a place we can call our own has become invaluable. Fo...
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a third-time home seller, the real estate transaction can be confusing and stressful enough even without the many terms and acronyms used during the process. But don't be overwhelmed — we’ve ...
Buying a home for the first time can be confusing and intimidating. More so if many of the things you believe turn out to be myths that only hinder you from starting your home search or making an offer on a home. We're here to help you c...
What is escrow and how does it work? At some point in a real estate transaction, you will encounter the word “escrow.” If you're the buyer and you make an offer on a home you like...