As the Fed dropped the interest rate to near-zero percent and the president signed the $2 trillion stimulus package passed by congress, the Puget Sound’s housing market continued...
Read moreBy Lysa Catlin, Senior Loan Consultant | Caliber Home Loans, Inc. As we all adapt to a new and unchartered environment, it seems that ‘he who adapts first wins.’ As we saw...
Read more2014 Predictions Happy end of the year! In January, I made some predictions about the state of the mortgage market for 2014. Now that the end of the year is approaching, it’s...
Read moreHome buying in the greater Seattle and Eastside areas can be a true exercise in frustration these days. Multiple offers, escalation clauses, expensive pre-offer home inspections,...
Read moreEconomic news this week: Know your numbers…they are powerful and are telltale signs of the economy and opportunities. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
Read moreJumbo Loan Misconceptions 10. Jumbo loans are only for FAT cats? Actually everyone can use Jumbo loan products based on lender qualifications and loan size that is at least...
Read moreEconomic/Market News Here are some of the economic indicators scheduled to be released week: Tuesday, May 27 - Durable Goods Orders & Consumer Confidence Thursday, May...
Read moreEconomic Indicators this week: Thursday, March 13: Retail Sales and Initial Jobless Claims Friday, March 14: Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Sentiment Index (UoM) Asset...
Read moreEconomic Indicators this week: Thursday, February 13: Retail Sales & Initial Jobless Claims Friday, February 14: Consumer Sentiment (UofM) 5 mortgage misconceptions (1.) Mortgage...
Read more2014 Predictions (1.) Mortgage Rates are Expected to Rise: What goes down will go back up. Mortgage rates rose 100 basis points in 2013 and are likely to rise in 2014. Janet...
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