WA St. web resource for home buyers

Easy as it can be to criticize government offices, they often provide some really valuable resources. Here is one example:

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has a new web page of resources for home buyers and owners covering topics such as "Refinancing To Historically Low Interest Rates", "Assistance For Those Struggling To Make Mortgage Payments", and "Buying A Home - Discover Whether You're Ready."

Here's the link to the website: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/education/home/homeownership-status.htm

Let me know what you think.

Shorewood view home: $474,950

Come see this 4 bdrm/2 bath cosmetic fixer for yourself! Today and tomorrow, from 1-4, I will be holding open a 1947 brick home with 2,740 sq. ft. of living space on a 9,083 sq. ft. lot. This one-owner home at 12252 Shorewood Dr. SW was on the market last year and "sold" but the buyer's financing fell through just days before closing. In preparation of that sale, the owners made some significant modifications and improvements, so even if you saw the home last time round, it's worth another look. MLS# 29041643 Listed by Prudential agent, Sonya Wind.

Current loan rates

Loan officer, Troy Chambers, from Arboretum Mortgage says, "All is Stable" with interest rates again this week. Following is a bit more detail.

"Mortgage rates closed strong again this week, as we saw very little movement over the last 5 days. They have continued to dance between 4.625% - 4.875%, and depending on when the
client has wanted to lock (the loan rate), we have gotten some very favorable terms.

I am available at all times on my cell phone at 425-418-5103, so please let me know if you or
anyone you know is in need of anything mortgage related."

Troy Chambers
Arboretum Mortgage
Phone: 206-720-6628
Fax: 206-860-9340
troy@arboretummortgage.com

Table of rates

Open Now!

This evening, until (at least) 7PM, I am holding open a 4 bedroom/2 bath mid-century home in Shorewood. As you can imagine, it has a fabulous view of the Sound. This one-owner home has had very little updating and can be considered a cosmetic fixer, which is why it is priced at just $474,950. The address is 12252 Shorewood Dr. SW. MLS# 29041643 My Prudential colleague Sonya Wind is the listing agent.

This home was on the market last year and was within 10 days of closing the sale when the buyer's financing fell through. As a result, a full inspection report is available for review, in addition to the Form 17 (Disclosure). A good amount of work was done by the seller as a result of the inspection and almost-sale, so even if you saw this home the last time it was on the market, it's worth another look. Give me a call (206-708-9800) if you need directions, or just look for my sign boards on the street.