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Your Credit Before Buying a Home

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home It’s not just whether you pay your bills on time that matters. Like it or not, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life, ranking … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance for Washington Residents

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Important Things To Know First If you can pay your mortgage, pay your mortgage. If you can’t pay mortgage, or can only pay a portion, contact your mortgage servicer immediately.You may need to stay on the phone for a while … Continue reading →

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Consumers Say Housing Is a Strong Financial Investment

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

May 23, 2019 Sixty-five percent of households nationwide view buying a home in their ZIP code as a good financial investment, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s 2019 Survey of Consumer Housing Expectations. Nearly 72 percent of … Continue reading →

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Millennials Are Undeterred by Fixer Uppers

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Young adult home buyers aren’t afraid to buy a home in need of some major TLC. Sixty-seven percent of millennial home shoppers who participated in a recent Clever Real Estate survey of 1,000 U.S. residents in the market for a … Continue reading →

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5 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2019

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

December 5, 2018 © Taylor Morrison National homebuilder Taylor Morrison has its eye on pastels, unique finishes, and floral touches in the new year. The builder says it will be incorporating some of the hottest home design trends into its … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Increase for the 1st Time in 6 Months

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (November 21, 2018) – Existing-home sales increased in October after six straight months of decreases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of four major U.S. regions saw gains in sales activity last month. Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, … Continue reading →

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First Time Home Buyers Continue To Struggle

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Single Females Remain a Force in Market, While First-time Buyers Continue to Struggle, According to Realtor® 2018 Buyer and Seller Survey WASHINGTON (October 29, 2018) – Single female buyers continue to be a powerful force in the market, while low … Continue reading →

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Stunning Ceilings: The Latest Eye Candy for the 5th Wall

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Ceilings are too often the plain Jane element of a listing, but this element of your listing’s structure can assume a starring role and transform a space with minimal effort and expense. Learn about your clients’ options, from millwork to … Continue reading →

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13 Tips for Home Wildfire Protection

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Image: NFPA Firewise Communities Program All it takes is for one ember to fall on your roof. Don’t let it happen. How do most homes ignite during a wildfire? A floating ember or piece of burning wood touches down on … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: credit

Your Credit Before Buying a Home

COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance for Washington Residents

Consumers Say Housing Is a Strong Financial Investment

Millennials Are Undeterred by Fixer Uppers

5 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2019

Existing-Home Sales Increase for the 1st Time in 6 Months

First Time Home Buyers Continue To Struggle

Stunning Ceilings: The Latest Eye Candy for the 5th Wall

13 Tips for Home Wildfire Protection

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