Joan Robinson Real Estate

03/09/2021

Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have on the housing market. However, we should r...

03/05/2021

Some Highlights With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast. That means it’s a great time to sell if you’re ready to make a move. Let’s connect to make sure your house is ready for a top-dollar sale this spring. It may be closer than you thin...

03/04/2021

Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to selling safely. The latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae shows that 57% of consumer...

10/31/2019

I can recommend wonderful mortgage people who will guide you through the process.

A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! In order to qualify in today’s ...

10/11/2019

I'm happy to refer you to a great lender.

Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing homes with down payments as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Your local professionals are here to help you determine how much you can afford, so take advantage of the opportunity to learn m

10/04/2019

It can get confusing but I'm here to help.

Some Highlights: Learning the lingo of homebuying is an important part of feeling successful when buying a home. From APR to P&I, you need to know the acronyms that will come up along the way, and what they mean when you hear them. Your local professionals are here to help you feel co

09/06/2019

Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful decisions you can make. A real estate professional has the experience to help you confidently navigate through the entire process. Make sure you work w

08/21/2019

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time,

07/01/2019

Our region remains a popular place to live!

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's population has topped 7. 5 million, with growth coming mostly from those moving to the state. Numbers released Friday by the Office of Financial Management shows the state has grown by 118,800 residents over the past year, a 1. 6% increase. In the past year,....

06/28/2019

Still scheduling home shopping trips up until July 4!

06/24/2019

Avoid losing time and money with these home owner mistakes!

These home maintenance myths will shock you when you find out you’ve been doing it wrong. Like how to test your smoke detector. HouseLogic has home facts.

06/21/2019

More home shopping scheduled for this weekend! Get in touch if you would like to go out. 😃