3 Common Mistakes That Lower Credit Scores Having a high credit score is important all the time, whether you are buying a home anytime soon or not.  Your FICO score and credit report are so vital to getting any type of loan, and this series will give you the financial strategies you need to get […]

Demystifying Your Credit Score Having a high credit score is important all the time, whether you are buying a home anytime soon or not.  Your FICO score and credit report are so vital to getting any type of loan, and this series will give you the financial strategies you need to get your credit score […]

Why Having a Credit Card Helps Your Credit Having a high credit score is important all the time, whether you are buying a home anytime soon or not.  Your FICO score and credit report are so vital to getting any type of loan, and this series will give you the financial strategies you need to […]

Buying a Home with Others You love hanging out with certain friends or have the perfect roommate in your current rental.  You’ve got a great relationship with one of your siblings who lives nearby. You and your partner have been together for years and want something more permanent.  Should you buy a home with them? […]

How an Appraisal Can Make or Break a Sale No home sale is every final until you get to settlement. That is a fact and explains why real estate signs say “Contract Pending” before being replaced with “Sold.” There’s a lot that goes on after a buyer’s offer is accepted by the seller. And a […]

20 Survival Skills for Homeowners Being a homeowner on the Olympic Peninsula can be exciting and fun at times, with lots of freedom to make it your own space!  As a homeowner, though, you’re the one in charge of any repairs, maintenance, finances, and improvements over the long haul.  Whether you’re a first time homeowner […]

3 Common Mistakes That Lower Credit Scores Whether you know it or not, there might be things you are doing that can effect your credit score for the worse.   Even if you aren’t buying a home anytime soon, you don’t want to be surprised by your credit score when you want to buy a […]

The 3 Questions Most Asked by Past Clients I believe my job doesn’t end at the settlement table, and I want to be your resource for all things real estate related even after you move into your home.  Below are the questions asked most by past clients who have bought a home with me. I […]

Why You Should Know Your Exact Credit Score Are you giving your credit score the attention it deserves? If you’re even thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current one in the near future, then you need to show it some love. Make sure you understand the ins and outs of your score and […]

Should You Get a Home Equity Loan or HELOC? As a homeowner, you should have gained some equity in your home since living there and paying your mortgage down. Have you ever considered using this equity to finance some of your needs if you don’t have the cash flow?  A home equity loan or line […]