Closing Costs & ‘Buying Down Points’

Closing Costs & ‘Buying Down Points’

Schools back in session, and fall is coming fast!  So, remember early last year when I talked about closing costs?  I even did a video on it as so many buyers were struggling with closing costs even if they had a down payment.  Well, my friends, how the times have...
Questions to ask a Realtor….

Questions to ask a Realtor….

Ok guys…. I’ve been talking about the changing market recently, but this is something that has come up quite a bit recently, so let’s talk about it. How do you find a Realtor?  Now, obviously I AM a Realtor, so locally… that is an easy answer! ...
Talk with Tracie…. The sky is falling!

Talk with Tracie…. The sky is falling!

Ahhh…  a ‘normal’ spring/early summer!  After a few years off her meds, it looks like Mother Nature is getting back to ‘normal’.  Yes, there is a lot of rain, but that is ok.  Rain is good for the 4th of July!  We have been so dry the...
BIG NEWS!  Exciting News…  Stupendous News!

BIG NEWS! Exciting News… Stupendous News!

… and no, I’m not going to lead you on with teasers… I am WAY too Excited for that! I’ve recently been selected by The American Dream to be one of their NEW HOSTS for the Portland/SW Washington area! This is an Emmy Award winning show that...
Assumable Loans…Back in Fashion

Assumable Loans…Back in Fashion

Upcoming home buyer classes & home seller classes (both virtual & in person) are available on the http://www.LearningToBuyAHome.com & http://www.FreeSellerClasses.com websites! Once upon a time in the home buyer classes, I would talk about my first...
Why are interest rates rising?

Why are interest rates rising?

So, here’s the thing my friends… The government has been buying down interest rates for about the past 10 years. In a ‘healthy’ economy interest rates are about 6%-8%. When the market crashed, the government started buying down rates to...