Debbie Benjamin - Real Estate Broker

06/04/2026

Attention Developers! 1/2 Acre Property has T-4 MS mixed-use zoning, city utilities connected, approximately 186 feet of Smokey Point Blvd frontage. Ongoing public infrastructure improvements nearby. One of the few undeveloped parcels in this area. Priced at $599,000.

06/03/2026

This article explains how using $40,000 from a 401(k) to buy a home can create substantially more long term wealth than leaving the money invested. It walks through a real world example showing how home appreciation, leverage, and loan paydown combine to produce nearly $100,000 more equity in just seven years. It's a powerful reminder that, like a 401(k), homeownership is also a tax advantaged investment and one that often accelerates financial growth even faster.

Helping homeowners when they buy, sell and all the years in between.
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A smart, consumer friendly breakdown showing how using $40,000 from a 401(k) to buy a home can build nearly $100,000 more wealth over seven years compared to leaving the money invested.

05/21/2026

Development Opportunity in Smokey Point.
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04/20/2026

Your home's cost basis helps determine your potential capital gain when you sell. It starts with your settlement statement but also includes money spent on improvements over time.Years later, it can be hard to remember what you invested or what qualifies, so a simple habit can help: keep a running list of all expenses along with receipts.Instead of deciding now what counts as a capital improvement, track everything and sort it out later with your tax professional. It's a small step that can help reduce taxes later.If you need help understanding which documents to keep or how they might apply to your situation—I'm always here as a resource.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/DebbieBenjamin/2026/04/16/Minimizing-the-gain-on-your-home-starts-when-you-first-buy-it

Helping homeowners when they buy, sell and all the years in between.
(360) 708-8780 [email protected]

04/13/2026

Waiting for rates to "go back down" may feel safe, but if this level is the new normal, the real cost might be time, opportunity, and equity left on the table. The question isn't "What if rates drop?" It's "What if they don't?"

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/DebbieBenjamin/2026/04/13/Could-this-be-the-New-Normal-mortgage-rates

Helping homeowners when they buy, sell and all the years in between.
(360) 708-8780 [email protected]