Millennials have a special connection with the real estate market. After a slow start when millennials reached homebuying age, they now rank as the...
Tips for first-time and millennial homebuyers
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Easy and affordable DIY projects for new homeowners
Buying a home is an exciting life milestone. And the excitement of owning a home never quite stops. Part of the fun of owning a home is taking on...
Step-by-step How to refinance your mortgage
The time is ticking on super-low interest rates. Following a long period of historically low rates, consumers are now faced with increasing rates...
How you can use cash-out refinance to buy second home
The real estate market is defined by rising home prices and strong buyer demand. That’s been the trend for some time. During this period of growth,...
How fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans work
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...
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...
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...
Homeownership rate among younger buyers blossoms in 2020
A remarkable trend is emerging in the real estate market. The rate of homeownership is on the rise, especially among younger individuals. In the...