As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the market. In fact, the latest […]
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North Pacific Properties: Real Estate Newsletter – Volume 2
We are proud to launch volume 2 of “The News”s real estate newsletter. A huge congratulations to the winners of the NPP Gold Performance award and Shannon Brooks for winning Top Producing Broker of 2022!
Read moreWhat Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?
If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high inflation had a big impact on the economy, the housing market, […]
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Read moreHomeowner Gift Guide: What to buy a homeowner this holiday season?
Tis the season! With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve cultivated a homeowner gift guide for five distinct personality types you might be familiar with in your life: The Dog Lover The Host / Hostess The Homebody The Kitchen Fanatic The Backyard Griller If you have a friend or loved one that fits one […]
Read moreTaking the Fear out of Saving for a Home
If you’re saving for a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter. And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. They can […]
Read moreApplying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and connect with a lender so you can get pre-approved and begin your home search. Any major life […]
Read morePre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why pre-approval is key, it’s important to know what […]
Read moreNorth Pacific Properties Top 5 Brokers for Q3
Congratulations to our Top 5 Brokers this quarter. This is a huge accomplishment and we are so proud of each of you!
Read moreTwo Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some homebuyers who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one. But this rise in borrowing cost shows no […]
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