Changes To USDA Eligible Areas for Snohomish, King and Skagit Counties

Changes To USDA Eligible Areas for Snohomish, King and Skagit Counties

March 19, 2013 - Update: USDA has temporarily POSTPONED the proposed changes that will affect the property eligibility requirements for USDA Home Loans In Washington State. Effective today, USDA has pos…

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How To Buy A Foreclosure With Multiple Offers In Skagit County?

How To Buy A Foreclosure With Multiple Offers In Skagit County?

I am excited to present this special interview with Ed Finlan, Skagit County Bank Owned Real Estate Agent. He specializes in helping both First Time Home Buyers and move-up buyers negotiate successful tra…

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Buying My First Home In Seattle – How Much Can I Afford?

Buying My First Home In Seattle – How Much Can I Afford?

"How much can I afford" is one of the most common questions that home buyers ask.  When working with first-time home buyers, I look at the affordability process a little different than some mortgage brok…

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FHA To Increase Their Mortgage Insurance Premiums April 1, 2013

FHA To Increase Their Mortgage Insurance Premiums April 1, 2013

On April 1, 2013, Washington State home buyers will pay more for a FHA backed mortgage due to not one, but TWO new changes to their mortgage insurance policies. Real quickly, let me explain the role of …

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Three Reasons To Book Dan Keller For Your Next Real Estate Office Meeting

Three Reasons To Book Dan Keller For Your Next Real Estate Office Meeting

Since 2011, I've been speaking at the Washington Realtors Association EdCon Event in Seattle, so presenting valuable information on the topics of internet marketing and video to Puget Sound Realtors is a p…

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Washington State FHA Streamline Refinance Update – Lower PMI and Lower Rates

Washington State FHA Streamline Refinance Update – Lower PMI and Lower Rates

On June 11, 2012 HUD reduced the private mortgage insurance requirements for Washington FHA homeowners allowing thousands of Puget Sound residents to now reduce their interest rate while keeping their prev…

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