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Washington Down Payment Assistance: How It Really Works (And Who It’s For)

If you’ve been thinking about buying but feel stuck because of the down payment, you’re not alone. One of the biggest myths I hear from buyers across South Snohomish and North King County is: “I need 20% down.” You don’t. And in many cases, there are Washington State programs designed specifically to help bridge that […]
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Why Townhomes Are So Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

If you’ve been watching the market lately, you may have noticed something interesting. Townhomes are moving. And for many first-time buyers across South Snohomish and North King County, they’re not a compromise. They’re a strategy. Let’s look at the numbers. 1. The $210,000 Price Gap Is Bigger Than It Looks Current averages in our market: […]
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A Washington Down Payment Program That Covers Up to 20 Percent Down. Here Is Who It Is Really For…

One of the most common things I hear from buyers is, “I would love to own a home, but I will never save enough for a down payment.” What many people do not realize is that Washington State has a down payment assistance program that can cover up to 20 percent down with zero interest […]
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Don’t Skip That Home That’s Been Sitting on the Market

A question I hear often from buyers is whether a home that has been sitting on the market should be avoided. It is easy to assume something must be wrong if a property has not gone pending quickly. In reality, homes that have been listed longer can sometimes offer some of the best opportunities in […]

Buyers Washington Down Payment Assistance: How It Really Works (And Who It’s For) If you’ve been thinking about buying but feel stuck because of the down payment, you’re not alone. One of the biggest myths I hear from buyers across South Snohomish and North King County is: “I need 20% down.” You don’t. And in many cases, there are Washington State programs designed specifically to help bridge that […]

Buyers Why Townhomes Are So Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers If you’ve been watching the market lately, you may have noticed something interesting. Townhomes are moving. And for many first-time buyers across South Snohomish and North King County, they’re not a compromise. They’re a strategy. Let’s look at the numbers. 1. The $210,000 Price Gap Is Bigger Than It Looks Current averages in our market: […]

Buyers A Washington Down Payment Program That Covers Up to 20 Percent Down. Here Is Who It Is Really For… One of the most common things I hear from buyers is, “I would love to own a home, but I will never save enough for a down payment.” What many people do not realize is that Washington State has a down payment assistance program that can cover up to 20 percent down with zero interest […]

Buyers Don’t Skip That Home That’s Been Sitting on the Market A question I hear often from buyers is whether a home that has been sitting on the market should be avoided. It is easy to assume something must be wrong if a property has not gone pending quickly. In reality, homes that have been listed longer can sometimes offer some of the best opportunities in […]

Buyers The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Buyers Back in Our Local Market If you have thought about buying a home but assumed your credit score is not good enough, you are not alone. This is one of the most common reasons I hear buyers hesitate, especially here in South Snohomish and North King Counties where home prices can feel overwhelming at first glance. The reality is that […]

Buyers Not Sure If You’re Ready to Buy a Home? Start With These 5 Questions Not Sure If You’re Ready to Buy a Home? Start With These 5 Questions The start of a new year has a way of putting big life decisions back on the table. For many people across South Snohomish and North King Counties, buying a home is one of them. If you have been quietly wondering […]

Buyers Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right time to buy, you’re not alone. Many would-be buyers have watched home prices climb over the last few years and assumed the market had moved beyond their reach. But in reality, today’s housing landscape in King and Snohomish Counties is offering something we haven’t […]

Buyers Why Today’s Mortgage Rates Aren’t Something to Fear When interest rates rise, many buyers instinctively say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But waiting for that perfect “magic” rate could cost you more than you think. On a $785,000 loan, the difference between a rate of about 6.2 percent and 5.99 percent is roughly $100 a month. That’s about what many people spend on coffee or […]

Buyers The $270 Shift in Affordability Every Local Buyer Should Know About If you’ve been following the market, you’ve probably noticed that while home prices haven’t dropped much, affordability has quietly improved. Since early summer, mortgage rates have eased, giving buyers in Snohomish County a little more room in their budgets. Back in June, the average 30-year fixed rate was around 6.85% — a number that stretched […]

Buyers The Market Is Starting to Give Buyers What They’ve Been Waiting For One of the biggest things buyers are asking for right now is greater affordability. After several years of rapid price growth and higher interest rates, people want to see conditions that make homeownership feel within reach again. Fortunately, we’re starting to see signs that the market is adjusting. 🏡 Prices Are Moderating Locally Here in […]

Buyers Starter Home vs Forever Home: Which Strategy Makes Sense in Today’s Seattle Market? When buyers start their home search, one of the biggest questions is whether to buy a starter home now or hold out for a forever home. In a competitive market like the greater Seattle and Snohomish County area, this decision can shape your finances and lifestyle for years. Let’s look at both strategies, along with […]

Buyers Will Waiting for Lower Rates Really Save You Money? Mortgage rates have been on the move lately, and I have had many buyers asking the same question: should I buy now or wait for rates to drop? On the surface, waiting for a lower interest rate feels like the smart play. But in today’s market, where home values continue to rise when rates fall, […]

Buyers Is a Second Home the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan? For many, retirement planning goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about designing the lifestyle you want to enjoy. One option that’s growing in popularity is purchasing a second home ahead of retirement. This isn’t just about a vacation getaway — it’s about creating flexibility, comfort, and long-term value. Why a Second Home Might Make […]

Buyers 📊 Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County This Week’s Stats: New Listings: 175 ↑ (from 159 last week) Pending Sales: 200 ↑ (from 178) Sold Homes: 162 ↑ (from 152) Price Reductions: 161 ↑ (from 157) 📈 Weekly Trend Overview After last week’s slowdown, this week shows signs of a rebound. New listings rose slightly, giving buyers more fresh options, while pending […]

Buyers 📊 Weekly Real Estate Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County Here’s how the market moved this past week: New Listings: 159 ↓ (down from 213 last week) Back on Market: 16 ↓ (down from 24) Price Reductions: 157 ↓ (down from 177) Pending Sales: 178 ↓ (down from 228) Closed Sales: 152 (no change) 🧐 Weekly Trends We saw a notable cooling this week, with […]

Buyers 📊 Weekly Real Estate Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County The local housing market stayed active this past week, offering a clear view of what both buyers and sellers are navigating right now: New Listings: 213 homes hit the market Back on Market: 24 listings returned after falling out of contract Price Reductions: 177 sellers adjusted their price Pending Sales: 228 homes went under contract […]

Buyers Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing — What That Means for Snohomish & North King County Buyers If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for mortgage rates to settle down, there’s good news: rates have started to stabilize. And that shift is already having a ripple effect for homebuyers across Snohomish and North King County. 📉 Why Stable Mortgage Rates Matter Over the past year, buyers have dealt with a lot […]

Buyers HUD 184: A Powerful Home Loan Option for Native American Buyers As a real estate agent, I’m committed to helping every family find the resources that best support their homeownership journey. For Native American and Alaska Native communities, one of the most powerful—and often underutilized—options is the HUD 184 Home Loan Program. What is the HUD 184 Loan? The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program […]

Buyers Think It’s Better to Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Read This. Fear of a recession can feel paralyzing—should it stop you from buying or selling a home? Let’s break down what history and experts really tell us. 📊 What the Data Shows A June 2025 survey by John Burns Research and Consulting and Keeping Current Matters found that 68% of prospective buyers or sellers are delaying […]

Buyers Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move (Even with Today’s Rates) If you’re a homeowner in the Seattle area housing market, you may be wondering if now is really the time to make a move—especially with mortgage rates higher than we’ve seen in recent years. But despite those rates, more and more sellers are making the move. Why? Real estate decisions are about more than just […]