Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When buyers are in the process of finding their perfect home, they often realize that finding a home that checks all of the boxes, has a great layout, and is aesthetically pleasing is easier said than done, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer on a budget. When in doubt, get your permits.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 12, 2023

Owners Love Low Mortgages Pretty simple. During the pandemic, the government bought mortgage backed securities and artificially maintained those historically low interest rates. Working at home became "a thing" and people spent a lot more time in and around their homes. Why give up that sweet mortgage rate?

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2021

City and town offices were ordered to shut down at the beginning of the pandemic causing delays for attorneys who need municipal certificates, mortgage companies were extremely backed up due to the low rates which caused a litany of refinancing applications, and extremely low inventory and high buyer demand flipped the market upside down.

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Zillow

JUNE 10, 2019

In today's market, many buyers forego fixer-uppers for move-in ready homes. As a result, significant opportunities abound in prime locations as homes that need work linger on the market. In competitive markets, savvy consumers gravitate toward these homes that nobody else wants. Living in the home can change your mind.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Modular Homes Data Plates, ADU income, Pickleball courts and other interesting home improvements, , unusual homes, mortgage origination and more! Some use postal mailings or office visits, such as you did in the mortgage broker days.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Appraisals are an essential part of the home financing process, ensuring the homebuyer, seller and mortgage lender each have an impartial, consistent and accurate assessment of the value of the property under consideration. The lender is responsible for ensuring that your home provides adequate collateral for the mortgage.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Without that safety net, the result can be destructive to not only the home but to your finances. Mortgage holders are still on the hook to make their monthly payment whether or not they can live in the home following a disaster. Failing to account for construction costs (see below).

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Assurance Financial

JULY 27, 2021

Mortgage Loan for You. Many homebuyers make a list of the things they’d like in their new home — including the number of bedrooms, the types of amenities and the size of the yard, to name a few. You have lots of options when choosing a mortgage. What Is a Mortgage? What Mortgage Do I Need?

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Assurance Financial

AUGUST 9, 2021

It aims to encourage the purchase of homes in rural or suburban areas by making mortgages easier for borrowers to obtain. The USDA’s Rural Development program also offers grants to individuals who want to work on housing construction projects. These mortgages are designed to suit low- to very-low-income applicants.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 11, 2022

and rising home prices (still!). Mortgage rates have risen by about 1.6 Rates have a small chance to top out before hitting 5% and a good chance of topping out before hitting 6%,” said Matthew Graham, chief operating officer at Mortgage News Daily. “It What does it mean to buyers? For buyers, they can only hope.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

annually in home improvements across the U.S., Improvements include remodels, replacements and additions to homes. The $180B kitchen and bath market is leading the home-improvement charge and, despite economic headwinds for many households, industry experts see no end in this modernization movement.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 8, 2021

housing starts, when builders break ground and lay a foundation, are forecast to finish this year at 1.04M single-family homes, the first time since 2007 the figure will exceed a million. Amid rising land and construction costs, permits for single-family homes in King County slowed in the third quarter to 940, down 7.8%

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2022

Most home buyers focus on the direction of interest rates. Interest rates on a 30-year mortgage have slipped since the start of the conflict, now averaging 3.76% in the U.S., My lender friends in Seattle are quoting mortgage rates of around 4% (plus or minus an-eighth of a point), depending on individual circumstances. “It’s

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

In addition to “more space,” prospective buyers were on the hunt for a quiet location (28%) and updated kitchen (25%), as the chart notes. THE ROI OF HOME RENOVATION. I am often asked by sellers what home projects should they address to get the highest return on investment. million homes, or 3.4% BY THE NUMBERS . >>

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