Its simple  . . paying rent is not a good investment. When you write a check every month for rent you're paying someone else's mortgage. Wouldn't it be smarter to pay your own mortgage and gain equity in your own home rather than paying your landlord's mortgage? With mortgage interest rates at or below 4% […]

A prime parcel in Bellevue's Central Business District has just hit the market. Located at the SE corner of Bellevue Way NE and NE 2nd Street, the two contiguous parcels, owned by the Bates family for nearly 75 years, is being marketed by Colliers International. The asking price for the 50,500 SF parcel is $24,850,000. […]

Interest rates for 30 year fixed rate mortgages continue to stay historically low, hovering around 4%.  If you haven't yet refinanced – now is the time.  Thinking about selling or shedding investment properties?  With low inventory levels this is a great time for sellers – less competition.  With low interest rates buyers gain more buying […]

A recent Seattle Times article on VA loans was a good reminder about a great, often forgotten, loan program. VA loans are opening doors to home ownership for many buyers. VA guaranteed mortgages offer zero down loan programs and more flexible credit underwriting. This is a great opportunity for returning vets (or vets who have […]