I originally wrote this blog post back in 2011, and while our inventory has plummeted to almost nothing, buying vs renting remains the better option for qualified people.  If down payment is a concern, there are down payment assistance programs, to eliminate that barrier to homeownership.  First time homebuyers are the bulk of my business.  […]

Reality Check for Buyers May 14, 2012 06:04 AM Here in the Seattle market, things are starting to heat up and it’s time for a reality check for buyers!! Recently, I’ve been working with a buyer who lost her first pick to a multiple offer situation.  And 3 subsequent properties she wanted to submit an […]