My new house.

I need to get a rocking chair of some sort for the front porch, which has some sort of outdoor carpeting so it'll be nice and comfy.

Living room, eat-in kitchen, and powder room on the first floor. Two bedrooms (one will be my office), bathroom, and a small windowless spare room that I think I'll use as a dressing room on the second floor. The basement is laundry, and will be storage; it's usable but the ceilings are low.

May be a week or two before I'm moved in; the movers I worked with are booked until July. Sigh.

But yeah, that's my swingin' bachelor pad.

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The Bifurcation of Shelter: Housing as a K-Shaped Divider

US housing market shows a K-shaped divide. Rich buyers have choices, while first-time buyers face high costs and exclusion. Affects retail.

#HousingMarket, #KShapedEconomy, #FirstTimeHomeBuyer, #AffordabilityCrisis, #USRealEstate

https://newsletter.tf/us-housing-market-k-shaped-divide-first-time-buyers/

The US housing market is now split into two tracks. Wealthy buyers have many choices, but first-time buyers are locked out due to high costs. This is different from previous years where more people could buy homes.

#HousingMarket, #KShapedEconomy, #FirstTimeHomeBuyer, #AffordabilityCrisis, #USRealEstate
https://newsletter.tf/us-housing-market-k-shaped-divide-first-time-buyers/

Mortgage Rates vs GSE Bond Buying - First-Time Alarm

Mortgage rates are climbing, but the hidden driver isn’t the Fed—it's the shrinking bond purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Learn how first‑time buyers can protect their wallets.

https://mortgagefacts.online/mortgage-rates-vs-gse-bond-buying-first-time-alarm/

#gsebondbuying #mortgagerates #firsttimehomebuyer #budgetconscious #mortgagerateprotection

Financial Planning Emergency Fund vs 30-Day Envelopes Homebuyer Champion

A single unexpected expense can stall your mortgage—discover the exact steps to lock in your dream home before the market shifts. Click to learn how a solid emergency fund outperforms envelope budgeting.

https://finsuite.site/financial-planning-emergency-fund-vs-30-day-envelo/

#emergencyfund #firsttimehomebuyer #buildingsavingsplan #marginsofsafety #budgetplanningformortgage

Interest Rates Lock vs Three-Year Mortgage Plan?

A 1% rise in mortgage rates can add $3,000 to a $300,000 loan each year. Find out whether a one‑year lock or a three‑year lock saves you more cash as the Fed holds rates steady through 2027. Click to see the numbers that matter.

https://pivotbase.site/interest-rates-lock-vs-three-year-mortgage-plan/

#mortgagerates #firsttimehomebuyer #ratelockoptions #fedratehike #firsttimehomebuyertips

Avoid Mortgage Rates Myths Vs Hidden Fees

A five‑point credit score drop can add more than 1% to your mortgage APR, and hidden fees can push rates even higher. Find out how to spot the truth behind the numbers and keep your loan costs low.

https://lowratemort.online/avoid-mortgage-rates-myths-vs-hidden-fees/

#mortgagerates #firsttimehomebuyer #creditscore #loanoptions #ratecomparison

Mortgage Rates Surge, Squeezing Spring Housing Market

US mortgage rates hit 6.37% due to oil prices. First-time buyers are leaving the market. See how this affects your home search.

#mortgagerates, #housingmarket, #firsttimehomebuyer, #realestate, #usnews

https://newsletter.tf/us-mortgage-rates-rise-affecting-home-buyers/

US mortgage rates are now around 6.37%, higher than last month. This makes buying a home more expensive for many.

#mortgagerates, #housingmarket, #firsttimehomebuyer, #realestate, #usnews
https://newsletter.tf/us-mortgage-rates-rise-affecting-home-buyers/

Thinking about buying your first home in Washington State? 🏡 Start by getting pre-approved to know your budget and explore different neighborhoods to find your perfect match. Have questions? DM me anytime! 😊

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