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Walter and Emily Howard The Howard Team at Fairway Home Mortgage NMLS 85438 & 1633389
Mortgage Advisor Loan Officer
Kendrick and Janna Gilli
Loan officers
Lauren LaRoche
Branch Sales Manager
Keith Akada
Loan Officer
Sheilla Lavadia
Mortgage Broker | NMLS ID: 1399453
Ledeana Strand
Broker
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Logan Neil
Realtor/Broker
Aaron Farr
Managing Broker
Angie Hall
Branch Manager
August 2026 Seattle Mortgage and Homebuyer Update
Mortgage rates remain elevated, but Seattle-area buyers may have more negotiating leverage than they realize. Here’s what buyers should know about current rates, VantageScore 4.0 and a limited-time 1-0 temporary-buydown opportunity.
Lower Rates Do Not Always mean a Lower Payment
A lower rate does not always mean your payment will be lower here is why
Why do most folks disqualify themselves before they even know?
"I probably don't qualify."
Real Estate in Chelan and Douglas counties
Helping you buy and sell real estate within Chelan and Douglas counties.
Fall in Seattle: A Newcomer's Guide to Autumn
New to Seattle? Fall here is packed with pumpkin farms, salmon runs, and cozy neighborhood rituals. Here's where to start.
Smart Strategies for King & Pierce County Home Buyers
Learn how to use seller concessions and rate buydowns to lower your monthly mortgage payments in today's King and Pierce County markets.
VA Home Loans in Seattle: The Eastside Buyer's Guide
Discover how VA loans work in Seattle's competitive Eastside market — zero down, no PMI, and how to win bidding wars in Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond.