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Interest Rate vs. APR; More Exciting than Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
It’s easy to remember the interest rate on your mortgage, but who remembers their APR?
For that matter, who even knows what their APR stands for and what makes it up?
Take a look at the video for an explanation of the two, their similarities, their differences, and A CONTEST!!!
3 loans, $200k, 3 APRs:
May 4, 2015 – Can buying a home actually make you money?
With the plethora of zero and low down payment options available in today’s market, it’s in every home buyer’s advantage to ask, ‘How can Bryan help me?’ On today’s show we talk about many of the programs available to today’s home buyer as well as show you how you could get thousands more back on your tax refund next year!
Tip Of The Week – May 1st
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Make Your Own Homemade Glass Cleaner
Using alcohol and white vinegar together makes a quickly evaporating spray glass and mirror cleaner that can compete with the cleaning power of national brands. This same recipe can also be used to give a nice shine to hard tiles, chrome, and other surfaces.

Decoding Your Appraisal!
Have you ever looked at an appraisal? I mean really looked. If you have, you’ve probably noticed a weird code concerning your subject property and its comparables. You’ve probably paid it no mind, but here’s why you should: It could kill your deal!
Here’s a look at what those little property condition codes mean. Hint, C1-C4, you’re good to go and C5-C6, WOOOAHH!!!
C1
- The improvements have been recently constructed and have not been previously occupied. The entire structure and all components are new and the dwelling features no physical depreciation.
C2
- The improvements feature no deferred maintenance, little or no physical depreciation and require no repairs. Virtually all building components are new or have been recently repaired, refinished or rehabilitated. All out dated components and finishes have been updated and/or replaced with components that meet current standards. Dwellings in this category are either almost new or have been recently completely renovated and are similar in condition to new construction.
C3
- The improvements are well maintained and feature limited physical depreciation due to normal wear and tear. Some components, but not every major building component, may be updated or recently rehabilitated. The structure has been well maintained.
C4
- The improvements feature some minor deferred maintenance and physical deterioration due to normal wear and tear. The dwelling has been adequately maintained and requires only minimal repairs to building components/mechanical systems and cosmetic repairs. All major building components have been adequately maintained and are functionally adequate.
C5
- The improvements feature obvious deferred maintenance and are in need of some significant repairs. Some building components need repairs, rehabilitation, or updating. The functional utility and overall livability is somewhat diminished due to condition, but the dwelling remains usable and functional as a residence.
C6
- The improvements have substantial damage or deferred maintenance with deficiencies or defects that are severe enough to affect the safety, soundness or structural integrity of the improvements. The improvements are in need of substantial repairs and rehabilitation, including many or most repair components.
April 27, 2015 – John Hurlbut of Altitude Homes Gives You His View of Your Home From The Pilot’s Seat
Today we intereview John Hurlbut of Altitude Homes at Keller Williams. You can check John out at www.altitude-re.com or by giving him a call at 253-222-2626. John specializes in listing homes for top dollar and selling them quickly! His unique, team, approach to customer service and his concierge attitude towards his clients truly set him apart.
April 20, 2015 – What Really Goes On Behind The Scenes When You Buy And Sell Real Estate.
Come with us and learn about how we plan to spend our journey looking at real estate process from a different angle. There are legions of support behind every real estate transaction. Join us as we learn a little about who these people are, what they do, and why they do it!
USDA Qualification Changes!
Helpful links regarding USDA changes:
- Specific Property Look-up Tool
- Specific Income Limit Look-up Tool
- Income Limit Chart For Washington State
Click here for Washington State USDA qualification changes on Facebook. (feel free to like our page while you’re visiting)