• 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 reti

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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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  • How Short Sales Really Work (And Why They’re So Complicated)

    How Short Sales Really Work (And Why They’re So Complicated),Don & Susie Karstedt

    as always... If you'd rather LISTEN to a discussion of this content instead of reading about it, catch it here. Thinking About a Short Sale? Here's What Really Happens Behind the Scenes When someone’s behind on their mortgage and the numbers just don’t work anymore, one option gets tossed around a l

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