Americans have amassed plenty of housing wealth in recent years — but millions of homeowners are finding they’re effectively locked out of accessing it, a new study found. Higher interest rates and debt levels, along with pandemic-led disruptions to jobs and incomes, have made it more difficult for many US property owners to tap home […]

Bigger Down Payments Continue in Q4 2024 The typical down payment in the fourth quarter was $30,250, according to a new report from Realtor.com®, ever-so-slightly below the third quarter’s level but roughly $3,000 higher than one year prior. Last year saw the highest down payments in the data’s history, both as a dollar amount and as a share of […]

Mount Vernon, WA Welcome to the tranquil shores of Big Lake, located five miles southeast of Mount Vernon. Big Lake is aptly named after its expansive freshwater lake and provides residents with breathtaking views, excellent fishing, and many recreational activities year-round. In addition, the community’s fire department puts on a fantastic fireworks show each July. […]