Buyer Info

Key Points Rates on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose above 7% in the week ended Jan. 16, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates were below 3% as recently as late 2021. They are unlikely to fall below 6% until 2026, economists say. That’s partly due to investor worries tied to President Donald Trump’s policy […]

When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes. As you figure out who you’ll partner with, it’s important to know what to expect and what to look for. […]

The Norhtwest MLS (NWMLS)  is OWNED by its member brokers, not the Realtor Association as many national MLS’s are. The NWMLS has been proactively pursuing transparency regarding Broker compensation years before the NAR Settlment ever came to fuition. The NWMLS has chosen to opt out of the NAR Settlement to further enhance transparency around compensation, […]

The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a major event might impact your plans. Historically, Presidential […]