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Homebuyer Stress in America: 2025
Today’s mortgage rates aren’t extreme, but they feel that way to homebuyers, prolonging searches and increasing stress. The real cost of homeownership has been growing significantly in recent years.1 In 2000, a typical homebuyer spent 20% of their income on a mortgage. Today, roughly 38% of a buyer’s income goes toward housing. Every day, we… Read more
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Renovation Loans – the better way to fund home improvements than a HELOC
We will show you how to save thousands of dollars on your renovation financing, and win homes that most overlook… Read more
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10 Best Seattle Suburbs of 2024
Insider takes on the best towns in the Puget Sound region to help you find the next home to build your life in. Read more
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Is the Seattle housing bubble going to burst?
Naysayers have claimed that Seattle housing prices are a bubble, but there’s no sign that it’ll burst anytime soon. Read more
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Seattle’s best private schools – 2024 edition
A guide to the best Seattle private schools written for prospective parents and home buyers. The guide is written by Seattleites with kids attending and touring… Read more
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Programs for First-Time Homebuyers in Washington State
Who we are Carey Armstrong is Tomo Mortgage’s Seattle real estate expert with the acclaim of being Seattle’s most active open house visitor. Her day job… Read more
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Is Tomo Good? Lower rates, no fees – see why people love Tomo Mortgage
With low rates and a 98% on-time closing, we currently get 4.95 stars on Zillow and 4.9 stars on Bankrate. Here’s what some of these reviewers… Read more
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Where to Live Near Coca Cola in Atlanta
Your Guide to the Best Places in Atlanta around the World of Coke Susie Chow, Tomo’s Lead Writer & Atlanta resident, combines exclusive on the ground… Read more
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Is Atlanta a Good Place to Live?
The Pros and Cons of Living in Atlanta Susie Chow, Tomo’s Lead Writer & Atlanta resident, combines exclusive on the ground local insights with real estate… Read more
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Living in Atlanta
8 Reasons Why You Should Consider Moving to Atlanta Susie Chow, Tomo’s Lead Writer & Atlanta resident, combines exclusive on the ground local insights with real… Read more
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Atlanta Beltline Gentrification
Where Gentrification Meets Affordable Housing in Atlanta Susie Chow, Tomo’s Lead Writer & Atlanta resident, combines exclusive on the ground local insights with real estate expertise… Read more
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Discovering the Safest Neighborhoods in Atlanta
And Some Atlanta Neighborhoods to Avoid Susie Chow, Tomo’s Lead Writer & Atlanta resident, combines exclusive on the ground local insights with real estate expertise and… Read more
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Places to Take Dogs in Atlanta
Your Scoop on Dog-Friendly Restaurants and More Susie Chow, Tomo’s Lead Writer & Atlanta resident, combines exclusive on the ground local insights with real estate expertise… Read more