Home Buyers

Spring gets a lot of attention in Seattle real estate. More homes tend to come on the market, buyers get excited to start their search, and the whole real estate landscape feels busier. But if you’re hoping to make a move this year, September deserves a closer look. By early fall, buyers often have something […]

You found a house you love, wrote an offer, and the seller accepted. Now comes one of the most important parts of the home-buying process: the inspection. For first-time buyers, this part can feel a little overwhelming. You may spend a few hours following an inspector through the house, hearing about everything from loose handrails […]

  “I can’t afford to buy a home.”  “The interest rates are too high.” “We’re entering a recession.”   These concerns are real, and I hear some version of them often. Sometimes they come from current market conditions. Sometimes they come from outdated advice that has been repeated so many times it starts to feel […]

  “I can’t afford to buy a home.”  “The interest rates are too high.” “We’re entering a recession.”   These concerns are real, and I hear some version of them often. Sometimes they come from current market conditions. Sometimes they come from outdated advice that has been repeated so many times it starts to feel […]