Mannes Neuer - Mortgage Loan Originator - NMLS 2528456

09/04/2026

Starting today, property sellers in Washington state may list their property as a "First Look" on NWMLS for 21 days before it is on the market. Optionally, they may also allow showings during that period. For buyers, this means expanded access to housing inventory.

Seattle's new "First Look" status lets sellers market their home up...

08/30/2026

Newly built, back to back beautiful units for sale on our street in olde town Issaquah. I toured one of them and it is really incredible.

For sale: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,198 SQFT house. Norris Homes New Construction! Thoughtfully fashioned modern living in this beautifully custom designed, and b... $1,300,000.

08/25/2026

"Cash buyers aren’t disappearing; they’re simply becoming less dominant as the housing market finds its footing,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com, in a release. “More inventory and moderating prices are giving financed buyers more opportunities to compete. Cash still matters, but today its biggest advantage isn’t just winning bidding wars. It’s also giving sellers confidence that a deal will close quickly and with fewer surprises.”

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/cash-is-no-longer-king-in-home-sales.html

Cash buyers are a diminishing share of the overall housing market, as more supply and weaker prices give all buyers more purchasing power.

08/21/2026

Is now the time to buy a home? Check out my blog post.

** Discover if now is the right time to invest in a home and what factors to consider.

08/13/2026

With inflation and home values in a slight decline, now may be a good time to shop for your home! I can help with flexible and fast mortgage lending.

"With mortgage rates still hovering well above 6%, even a relatively small difference in the rate you're offered can have a meaningful impact on your monthly payment and total borrowing costs. In turn, it makes sense to focus on the factors you can control rather than trying to perfectly time the broader rate market.

Start by shopping around with several mortgage lenders. Rates, fees and loan terms can vary significantly from one lender to another, even for the same borrower."

Inflation just moved lower for the second month in a row. So, could mortgage interest rates be the next to drop?

08/11/2026

What if your mortgage payment could drop by over $250 a month — and pay for itself in two years?
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08/03/2026

See this update on Condo mortgage approvals.

New policies that apply to mortgages for condos take effect Aug. 3, and some experts are sounding the alarm that buyers may see delays or denials.

07/17/2026

Contact me if you're interested in learning more about a reverse mortgage!

For qualifying seniors, the FHA reverse mortgage option is one to consider if you want to take equity out of your home in cash. But there are some guidelines to remember before you apply. https://www.fha.com/fha_article?id=489

07/14/2026

Many buyers think a 20% down payment is required, but the median for first-time buyers was just 10%. Misconceptions about upfront costs may be holding potential buyers back.
Find more misconceptions: https://www.nar.realtor/presentations/ten-potential-clients-who-dont-realize-it