Off the bat, it’s clear that the difference between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages is that one rate will stay the same while the other...
How fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans work
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Homeowner equity soars to new heights
Nearly three trillion dollars. That’s how much homeowners gained on their home equity in the second quarter alone of 2021. Home equity is simply the...
4 delicious ice cream shops to visit in Federal Way
In a cone or in a bowl, it’s hard to pass on ice cream. If you enjoy traditional flavors or crave something new, Federal Way has several ice cream...
5 ways homeowners can increase equity
As a homeowner, you enjoy a number of perks. This includes the ability to build equity and wealth. Equity is simply the home’s fair market value...
Following short pause, home sales gain steam this summer
For a moment this summer, home sales fell short of expectations. The real estate market’s red-hot performance cooled off but rebounded in June, when...
5 tricks to win in today’s competitive real estate market
Make no mistake, the real estate market remains ultracompetitive. Following a mini slump in sales, the market bounce back is fueled by eager...
5 burger restaurants to visit in Federal Way
How do you like your burger? Well done, medium, with a side of onion rings? However you take your burger, here are five local restaurants that will...
5 pizzerias in Federal Way that you’ll love
Whether it comes from a box or it’s sliced and served piping hot, nothing quite beats a delicious pizza pie. No matter if you’re planning an evening...
What self-employed applicants should know about mortgage process
Perhaps working from home during the pandemic inspired you to start a business. As any self-employed individual knows, there’s nothing quite like...
Spring home values continue to soar and break new records
Same story, new month. Home prices are on the move again, according to CoreLogic, which recently reported a 13% increase to home appreciation. The...
Reports indicate record-breaking home prices
During a four-week period last month, the median price for homes sold on Redfin reached an all-time high. At over $340,000, the record median price...
Home price and appreciation gains accelerate as economy bounces back
Despite a rise in interest rates beginning earlier this year, home price increases remain on the move. A decline to home price appreciation was...