Gig Harbor Real Estate Video Page
This page has several short and informative videos that will help you come to a better understanding of the process. Included are videos that will explain: how to read and understand a HUD Statement, how to read and understand a Title Report, what happens between signing and recording, and much more. VIEW VIDEOS NOW

More information on the HERA Tax Credit
The recent passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act brought forth big buzz in regards to the tax credit that will be provided to homebuyers. Let’s review this subject in a bit more detail since the deadline is just around the corner! CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Buying Your First Home?
Congratulations! You are thinking of buying your first home. We know this is a big decision for you with a lot of unknowns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Renting VS Buying
Another advantage of renting is that as renters we typically enjoy having someone else mow the lawn and fix the sink, and hence we avoid the added costs of housing maintenance and upkeep. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

The Buying Process
Understand that in todays real estate market, a buyer should obtain from a letter of pre-approval from a lender before submitting an offer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Six Questions Every Buyer Should Ask
Today in many areas the seller is responsible for covering all of the Realtor commissions through the listing broker. Make sure you understand who is paying this cost in your area. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Understanding Home Inspections
A home inspection is used to evaluate the structural and overall condition of the property. This is not the same thing as an appraisal, which evaluates the actual market value of the property. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Helpful Moving Tips
Generally it’s best to get rid of excess items like unused furniture, outdated appliances, older clothing, the junk in boxes in the garage, etc. by having a garage sale before you move. CLICK for some helpful moving tips

Where will your children go to school?
Click here to be taken to a page where you can access Peninsula School District Boundary Maps.

Why You Need Owner’s Title Insurance?
When that dream is finally realized, why wouldn’t you take every precaution to protect it? CLICK HERE for an easily viewed PDF. Simple to download or print too!

How To Protect Against Mortgage Fraud
Considered by the FBI to be one of the country’s fastest-growing criminal enterprises, mortgage fraud is committed on an estimated 10 percent of all residential loan applications. CLICK HERE for an easily viewed PDF. Simple to download or print too!

What to Expect At Closing (Escrow)
You’ve found the home you want, and your offer was accepted! Here are a few basics to help you understand the steps before the keys to the front door are placed in your hand. CLICK HERE for an easily viewed PDF “What to expect at Escrow”. Simple to download or print too!

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