What The New 50 Year Mortgage Proposed By The FHFA Really Means.

The idea: extend the typical 30-year fixed-rate home mortgage to a 50-year term. The proposal comes from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) under Bill Pulte and is supported by the Donald Trump administration as part of a push to improve housing affordability. In short: monthly payments would

Why Seattle Buyers Are Getting More Leverage and What This Means For You.

Why Seattle Buyers Are Finally Getting More Leverage And What That Means for You After years of frenzied bidding wars and sky-high competition, the Seattle real estate market is beginning to show signs of balance. For the first time in a while, buyers are gaining leverage, and that’s reshaping how b

Seattle Housing Market Fall 2025

Seattle Fall 2025 Housing Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know By Tyler Morgan, MDG Managing Broker As the leaves change and the year winds down, the Seattle housing market is showing its usual fall patterns with a few surprises. While home sales typically slow this time of year, deman

Why Fall is a Great Time to Buy a home in the PNW

Why Fall Is a Great Time to Buy a Home in the Pacific Northwest Fall in the Pacific Northwest is one of those seasons that just feels right — cozy mornings, golden leaves, and a slower pace after a busy summer. It also happens to be one of the best times to buy a home, especially in places like Mapl