Tips for Maintaining a Good Credit Score
Credit Score Health You have come to that place in your life when you want to buy a home or condo. People are giving you advice and someone has asked, "What is your credit score like?" First of all, is that something that is that important? Will that affect me buying a home? If you are not sure what a FICO or credit score is, or know what it is but haven't checked on it for a while, there are ways to find out. Look online for a free website that can show you what your score is. You … Continue reading...
How Will Millennials Affect the 2018 Housing Market?
Millennials & Their Affect on 2018 Over the past several years, we've seen generation Y — most commonly known as the millennial generation — has always had some interesting topics come alongside it. Whether it's their work habits or the way they may impact the 2018 housing market, you rarely hear crickets when it comes to the subject of millennials. Let's see what Fortune Builders has to say as we take a look at their expected effect on the 2018 housing market. Let's find out how real … Continue reading...
Millennials May Retire Richer Than Their Parents
Who Will Retire Better? Money Magazine says, " Millennials are really good at saving money - especially if they have kids. In fact, US millennial parents are on tract to be richer in retirement than the typical Gen-Xer or baby boomer with kids. That's according to a new NerdWallet study, which found employed millennial parents (aged 18 to 34) are contributing a median of 10% of their income to retirement savings. Generation X (aged 35 to 54) is saving 8% of their income and working … Continue reading...
Understanding Trusts
Trusts - What do They Do? Steve Lander from the Nest.com writes, "You can put jointly held property in a living trust. However, what you end up placing in the trust depends on the structure by which the property is held jointly as well as the structure of the trust. In some cases, it might be unnecessary to put the property in a trust at all." Understanding what trusts do and don't do is important to know and I hope this article helps you in understanding them more. Enjoy! … Continue reading...
Co-Buying Homes is the New Thing
Many Different Types of "Co-Buyers" Prices are getting so high that many unmarried couples are buying homes together. Young couples buying homes together before tying the knot has risen 14% over the last nine years. There are also many other types of "co-buyers" out there says Aaron Malveaux, a potential co-buyer, “I always thought two married people would buy a home together. I never thought unmarried people or just groups of friends could buy homes together." Read the full article from … Continue reading...
John L. Scott Real Estate Updates for August 2016
People tend to want to know what is going on with the real estate market even if they are not selling their homes right away or even looking to buy. It's good to stay updated for the economy's sake and know just what is happening in your area. John L. Scott stays on top of things and brings monthly updates to keep us all in the "know" - here is the August update for the Eastside. Let me know if you have any questions. Here are more updates you may be interested in: Seattle South King … Continue reading...
2016 Summer Real Estate Forecast
See what Homes.com says about Seattle's real estate market for the summer! Seattle is the top city for job and wage growth. Read the article HERE. If you have questions about real estate please contact me, I'd love to answer all of your questions. … Continue reading...
Record-High Home Prices Are “Affordable” Thanks To High Incomes and Low Rates
The Seattle Bubble does a great job at laying out the information on what people can afford in this real estate market. Thanks to the interest rates staying low, more people are allowed to buy homes. Check out more of their well put together data HERE. Call me with your real estate questions. I am always happy to extend the most current and up-to-date information to you, your family and your friends! … Continue reading...
