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Mortgage Rate Update

Rhonda Porter on 11 20, 2009 | No Comments

Underwriting guidelines continue to get tougher.  This week FHA tightened her belts on streamline refinances and over the weekend of December 12, 2009,  Fannie Mae's DU 8.0 will be implemented.  

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Elusive Value: Title and Escrow

Tim on 11 14, 2009 | 55 Comments

Elusive Value:  Title and Escrow

Working largely in an industry within real estate that provides a service behind the scenes presents problems in conveying value to the people who recommend our services:  Realtors and Loan Officers.

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The Statutory Warranty Deed: What You Should Know as the Seller

Craig on 11 13, 2009 | 6 Comments

This is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney in person, not a blog. In most instances, a buyer will take title to the property by a statutory warranty deed. As the name implies,

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Friday’s Rates: Welcome Back Jumbo!

Rhonda Porter on 11 13, 2009 | 2 Comments

Friday's Rates: Welcome Back Jumbo!

Jumbo's loans are beginning to make a welcomed reappearance in the mortgage arena.   "Jumbos" are non-conforming mortgages and for King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties that means mortgages with a

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