"What do you mean, I can sell my house in the winter? Shouldn't I wait until spring??" Have you ever been told you should wait for spring or even summer to sell your current home? I mean, that's … [Read more...]
December ’19 Washington State Housing Snapshot
NWMLS market data for December 2019 in Washington State. Wow! It was a surprisingly busy month for real estate transactions here in Washington State, especially for what is normally the slow holiday season! As you go over these numbers, I'm … [Read more...]
New Home Buyers Timeline from P&S until…….
One of the GREATEST feelings for me is when I get to hand over the keys to my clients new home! We've talked about how to find your next home and writing up a Purchase and Sale aggreement (SEE LAST BLOG), now comes the hard work and patience it takes … [Read more...]
OK, I know it’s boring but………
Ok, I know this is a boring but extreamly important part of anyone's home search. House hunting online has become the new “Great American Pastime.” ( I mean, you are here right?) But before you go house hunting for real, it is strongly recommended … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Decline From Last Week
Great News this week, the average U.S. fixed rate for a 30-year mortgage declined to 3.57%. That’s 8 points below last week’s 3.65% and more than a percentage point lower than the 4.71% of the year-earlier week, according to the Freddie … [Read more...]
September Housing Numbers in Whatcom Co!!
Just a quick graph from the NWMLS showing both New home listings, and Sold home listings (Detached and Condo listings) in Whatcom County for the month of September 2019. If compared to the previous month of August 2019, you will see a … [Read more...]