Closing Costs: A cartoon explanation

Here's a 3-minute cartoon video on closing costs and how they work. When inquiring about home mortgages, be sure to ask your lender for a "Good Faith Estimate" which outlines your likely costs when buying a home - be it a condo, townhouse, or detached single family house.

Drop me a line if you have questions (none are too dumb to ask!) or want a referral to some very trustworthy people.

 

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Residential Real Estate Division
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2 commentsCasey Bui • November 13 2009 01:56PM

WA state down payment assistance: a video explanation

Hey buyers, do you qualify for down payment assistance? Real estate prices - and especially those in areas like Edmonds - are still pretty healthy. In fact, the average home price in Edmonds for 2009 so far is $389,500.

The homebuyer downpayment assistance program is available to teachers, public employees, veterans, folks with disabilities, and more. Check out this 3-minute video for an overview and let me know if you have any questions.

 

 

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Casey Bui, MPA, RealtorAssociate Broker,
Residential Real Estate Division
Rockwell Realty
(206) 234-5611
caseybui@gmail.com

0 commentsCasey Bui • November 12 2009 06:28PM

Rent vs. Buy - a cartoon explanation

Buy vs. Rent in Edmonds, WAThis animated video can help you decide to buy vs. rent. It's a straightforward look at some of the pro's and con's of buying and selling. There are so many advantages - from tax deductions, to zero or reduced capital gains tax on certain profits of a future sale of your home, to simply having ownership in a community - that it's important you know before you rule it out.  Of course you will want to consult with a CPA or other financial expert to learn about your specific situation.

Don't miss out on the convergence of exceptionally low interest rates, low real estate prices, federal tax breaks for new and current homeowners and the opportunity to take ownership in your community.

 

 

 

  • My "All Things Edmonds" Blog - For all the details on Edmonds, Richmond Beach and Shoreline that you'll never be able to find in one place.
  • SEARCH THE MLS NOW. YOUR FREE, CUSTOMIZED SEARCH ENGINE. LOOKING FOR A BETTER MLS SEARCH ENGINE? CLICK HERE FOR THIS FREE & PRIVATE MLS SEARCH ENGINE WITH THE MOST POWERFUL SEARCH TOOLS ANYWHERE.

_______________________
Casey Bui, MPA, RealtorAssociate Broker,
Residential Real Estate Division
Rockwell Realty
(206) 234-5611
caseybui@gmail.com

2 commentsCasey Bui • November 06 2009 03:35PM