Buy Your New Home without Being Contingent

Wish you could buy your next home without being contingent? There is a mortgage feature that allows you to apply the equity of your current home AFTER you purchase your next home…if you can financially qualify.

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Interest Rates as of June 13

Interest rates remain historically low which means being able to purchase a larger house more possible than ever. I team up with the Mortgage Moms Team of Evergreen Home Loans to make your dreams come true. Interest Rates 13 June

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Real Estate Financing Update

There has been lots of chatter regarding financing for home purchases as well as changes in a Purchase Agreement that affects any aspect of buyer’s loan which in turn affects closing. Amy Benedetti of Vitek Mortgage (206-459-5747 or abenedetti.teamvitek.com) has generously agreed to discuss this matter in further detail.

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Another Satisfied Client

“I first met Sandy several years ago when the realtor handling my condo short sale decided to retire, and passed me along to Sandy. I was uncomfortable with the idea of working with someone I didn’t know, especially on such an personal situation (losing my job and having to sell my first home). I couldn’t…

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Moisture Ants

When talking ants, most people think of carpenter ants. Here I’m with Jesse Longman of Inspections By Jesse to discuss his finding of moisture ants. If caught early, you can usually head off the problem by eliminating the thriving environment of moisture ants.

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Weathered siding Issues?

Certain sides of a house or anything in particular receive the brunt of the punishment of the weather. Here in Western WA, it seems to be primarily Southern & Western exposure. The combination of the sun, wind, rain, and varying degrees can wreak havoc on wood. I am here at an inspection with an inspector…

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Filing Bankruptcy As a Homeowner

This information comes via Doug Pittman & Elizabeth Pedersen of Chicago Title. Filing Bankruptcy while being a homeowner can be confusing. Responsibilities are relieved for a fresh start but judgements remain connected to the property. A relief of judgement is possible but even that can be refused by the judge if he/she feels there is…

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Ownership of Real Estate

We are talking about what it means when we have Fee Simple Title. In most cases, the estate or interest to be conveyed by the current owner to the buyer will be “Fee Simple.” The term “Fee Simple” has it’s origins in the English feudal system. The ownership rights of the tenant on the land…

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