• VA Loans in Pierce County: Powerful Benefits, Smart Choices

    VA Loans in Pierce County: Powerful Benefits, Smart Choices,Don & Susie Karstedt

    Honoring Service with Smart Homeownership Choices Every Veterans Day, Pierce County honors the men and women who’ve served our nation and strengthened our communities. Beyond ceremonies and gratitude, this season is also a reminder that homeownership can be one of the most lasting ways for veterans

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  • No Paycheck, No Problem: The Secret to Buying a Home in Retirement

    No Paycheck, No Problem: The Secret to Buying a Home in Retirement,Don & Susie Karstedt

    How Retirees Are Buying Homes Without a Paycheck: The Power of Asset-Based Loans Many retirees we meet in Pierce County and throughout Western Washington want to move—but they hesitate because they no longer have “qualifying income.” The paycheck has stopped, but the savings, investments, and retire

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  • What Kind of Taxes Hit When You Sell a House?

    What Kind of Taxes Hit When You Sell a House?,Don & Susie Karstedt

    as always... If you'd rather LISTEN to a discussion of this content instead of reading about it, catch it HERE Selling a home can trigger multiple taxes, depending on your circumstances. Below is a narrative breakdown of what to expect — and how recent Washington state law may or may not affect you.

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