From this point forward no woman in the U.S. should ever take their husbandβs last name. Just keep your own name FFS.
From this point forward no woman in the U.S. should ever take their husbandβs last name. Just keep your own name FFS.
True! If I had to do it all over again, I would.
Congratulations to my incredible client on becoming a first-time homeowner! It is truly one of the most rewarding parts of my job to watch someone go from "I wonder if I can do this" to holding the keys to their very own home. Thanks for letting me be a part of your home-buying journey!
How are mortgage rates with the war in Iran? This in more in the latest Mortgage Porter Weekly. mortgageporter.com/2026/03/mort...
I love helping Veterans and their familys become homeowners!
This family is now enjoying their beautiful home in Gig Harbor.
The VA loan provided them with a more competitive rate than conventional and has no monthly mortgage insurance.
If you're thinking about buying a home, let's talk!
Mortgage rates are moving lower! mortgageporter.com/2026/02/lowe...
I'm back after an amazing 3-week road trip down the coast! Here's The Mortgage Porter Weekly update: mortgageporter.com/2026/02/mort...
You bought your home a couple of years ago and have a rate of 6.75% - should you refi now? Check out my latest blog post! mortgageporter.com/2026/02/shou...
I am so honored when clients return to me to help them with the financing of their next home.
It's exciting to see what they were able to accomplish because they were able to take the first step buying their starter home and flash-forward to now - sell that home so they can buy their dream home!
This was my first time - it truly is Grand! I hope you get a chance to see it, Jillayne.
Feeling especially grateful this Presidents Day β for wide open spaces, long road trips, and the families I get to help plant roots.
Have you been to the Grand Canyon?
#PresidentsDay #GrandCanyon #TeddyRoosevelt #NationalParks #MortgagePorter #Legacy #Homeownership #RoadTrip
Roosevelt believed we donβt inherit the land from our ancestors β we borrow it from our children.
That idea feels a lot like homeownership to me. Itβs not just about a mortgage. Itβs about legacy. Stability. Building something that lasts.
One of my favorite quotes from him:
βThere can be nothing in the world more beautiful than the Canyon of the Colorado.β
And he was right. β€οΈ
Watching the light move across the canyon walls⦠it makes you feel small in the best possible way.
Standing at the rim of the Grand Canyon this week, I couldnβt help but think about Theodore Roosevelt. πΊπΈ
In 1908, he protected what is now Grand Canyon National Park so future generations could experience its beauty.
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Message of Savannah Guthrie to her mother Nancyβs abductor: βItβs never too late to do the right thing.β
If you know anything about where Nancy Guthrie might be please contact 1-890-CALL-FBI
Eight years ago, I had the honor of helping this couple buy their first home. Fast forward to todayβthey sold that home for $180K more than they paid and used the proceeds to buy their dream home in Buckley for their growing family.
So grateful to be part of your journeyβthen and now π
Yes we did!
We drove our Ford Lightening down Lombard Street with our 12 flags proudly displayed.
GO HAWKS!
#Seattle
#Seahawks
#12thMan
#Supeerbowl
We are vacationing this week! My awesome team is helping cover while we're road tripping the west coast.
Helping first-time buyers become homeowners is always specialβespecially when theyβre able to use a VA loan they earned through service πΊπΈ
Congratulations on your first home in Gig Harbor π‘β¨ Iβm so honored to be part of this milestone and this exciting new chapter.
#GigHarbor #VALoan
It's Fed week! In this week's episode of The Mortgage Porter Weekly, I share how rates are trending and how the Fed impacts mortgage rates.
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Buying a home soon? π‘
Understanding how lenders look at income, job history, and debts can make a big difference in what you qualify for.
The workshop replay Mortgage Qualifying: Your Income, Job, and Debts is now available on my blog.
mortgageporter.com/2026/01/mort...
Mortgage rates remain at their lowest levels in 3 yrs according to Freddie Mac's PMMS report released today.
What's important to know is that this report is based on a weekly average - it is only intended to give you an idea of how rates are trending.
Please DM me for CURRENT rates π
That's how I want to go! LOL
The latest edition of the Mortgage Porter Weekly is out. We have a lot going on that's impacting mortgage rates and I share various mortgage programs for renovating your home. mortgageporter.com/2026/01/the-...
We've had some sunny cool days!
Lets go Seahawks!!
Our next homebuyers workshop is focused on the various mortgage programs available for home buyers. RSVP for link!
How Much Money Do You Need.to Buy a Home Workshop-Replay
Mortgage rates are back under 6%, but volatility remains high.
This week on The Mortgage Porter Weekly, I cover whatβs driving rates, what inflation data to watch, and how homeowners should think about refinancing in todayβs market.
mortgageporter.com/2026/01/mort...
Buying a home this year? Your credit matters more than most people think.
Workshop #2 is live: Your Credit & Buying a Home (replay)
π₯ Watch on my blog (link below)
π Request the workbook/resources (link below)
No pressureβjust clear homebuyer education.
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