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Our team helps people buy and sell homes all over the South Puget Sound, from Tacoma to Olympia to Shelton. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, investing or building, our goal is to help you make a wise real estate decision.

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Loan Officer, Mortgage One Northwest Inc.
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Mt Rainier over port of Seattle

For 10/28/2026

30 Year Fixed
6.375%
15 Year Fixed
5.75%
7/6 ARM
6.75%

For general informational purposes only. Actual rates available to you will depend on many factors including lender, income, credit, location, and property value. Contact a mortgage broker to find out what programs are available to you.

Mortgage calculator estimates are provided by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC and are intended for information use only. Your payments may be higher or lower and all loans are subject to credit approval.

Our Team is helping people buy and sell homes all over the South Puget Sound area from Tacoma, to Olympia to Shelton. Upgrading, downsizing, investing, or building, NW Home Team's goal is to help you achieve your goal and make a wise real estate decision.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, you'll find comfort in knowing that our Team is personally invested in your family's goal. We will make the challenge and stress of buying or selling a home feel easy and effortless.

About Our Team's Philosophy

    • Win-win - Or no deal
    • Integrity - Do the Right Thing
    • Commitment - In All Things
    • Communication - Seek First To Understand
    • Creativity - Ideas Before Results
    • Customers - Always Come First
    • Teamwork - Together Everyone Achieves More
    • Trust - Begins With Honesty
    • Success - Results through People

Home advice and market updates.

Practical tips and checklists for buying, selling and getting your home ready.

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast. A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13–19 is expected to be the ideal window to […]
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What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other covered […]
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Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment

Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down. 1. You Have More Homes To Choose From […]
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Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according […]
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Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up

At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices to fall or […]
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Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up

At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices to fall or […]
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