You may soon find yourself on the Seattle home search, hunting for the best new home. Naturally, you’ll spend some time touring homes, taking in the staging and getting a better idea of how the home would work for you. However, you may be wondering what exactly you should be ...

As a buyer, the appraisal is essential to whether or not you’ll be approved for the mortgage amount you’ve requested. The home that you purchase provides the collateral needed to borrow the money. If the home isn’t valued at the same amount or higher than what you intend to borrow ...

After what might feel like an eternity searching, you’ve found the perfect house. Everything about it is tailor-made for your family—a generous layout, ample storage space, and just the right sized yard. Keep in mind, however, that you aren’t just moving into the house—you’re also moving into the neighborhood ...

If you’re shopping for a home in Seattle, you’ve probably been keeping good track of your finances to know exactly where you stand. However, you may still have questions, and one of the most common is, “What credit score do I need to buy a house?” The short ...

When faced with the reality of how expensive it already is to buy a home in Seattle, or anywhere else, it’s common to want to cut corners where possible to save money. This is a natural urge, and one of the more common items to consider cutting from the list ...

After what might feel like an eternity searching, you’ve found the perfect house. Everything about it is tailor-made for your family—a generous layout, ample storage space, and just the right sized yard. Keep in mind, however, that you aren’t just moving into the house—you’re also moving into the neighborhood ...

Moving is often a stressful process, not least of all because of the associated costs. Whether you’re a Seattle homeowner who’s made the big move before, or a new homeowner finally starting out on their own, there are several great ways to cut the costs of moving and make ...

The Seattle housing inventory level is rising and demand is slowing just enough that we are starting to see a balancing in the real estate market. You may not be able to easily find your "perfect" home, but the availability has certainly increased since the beginning of ...