Imagine scrimping and saving for a down payment to buy a home when a scammer swoops in and steals all that money right before you're about to get the keys. Even worse, there's little or nothing you can do to get your money back. This scam is so big, even the FBI is sounding the [...]
I always lament about the junk I have in my garage and closets (how does this happen?!) Fortunately, I don’t have any of these collections below. Got Junk says these are some of the oddest things they’ve had to collect. 5) 13 giant porcelain Buddha statues 4) 1200 lbs of concrete animals 3) 400 brand [...]
Many people aim to have the 20% down to avoid PMI (private mortgage insurance) in their monthly payment. While this is a “best practice” it’s just not always practical, especially for younger buyers who are trying to save up. The good news is that there are many loan products that will help buyers procure homes [...]
Bright, white kitchens are as popular as they are timeless, but have you ever considered black? Get inspired to try a darker hue with trendsetting kitchens that boast something a little more bold.
I know we aren’t Seattle . but we’re close – so whatever happens up there tends to impact us over time. Forbes just ranked Seattle as the #1 locale for “business”. by KOMO Staff - Friday, October 26th 2018 A new report released Friday ranks Seattle as the best city in the nation for business [...]
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The most common “malady” at a home inspection is rot – Welcome to Wet Washington! Here’s an environmentally sensitive way to prevent wood on your home from rotting. By Tim Carter October 9 Q: Tim, is there some other safe DIY treatment I can do to prevent the wood from being destroyed by wood rot [...]
Thought this was interesting – Seattle seems to be carrying quite hefty mortgages. I think Tacoma is better off, but as always – trends in Seattle can sometimes impact us. […]
Artist Heather Ernst has recently moved to our area and I think her work is pretty amazing. You can find more of her work by clicking on the photo below. […]
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