Seattle home buyer guides
Plain-English guides for Seattle-area home buyers, especially first-time buyers: programs, costs, offers, and how buyer representation works in Washington. New guides are added over time.
Washington First-Time Home Buyer Programs: How They Work and Where to Verify
WSHFC's first-mortgage programs, down payment assistance, the Covenant program, Seattle's city assistance, and a checklist for confirming what you qualify for.
Read the guideCosts & budgetingHow Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home in Seattle? Down Payment, Closing Costs, and Cash to Close
Earnest money, down payment, lender fees, prepaids, escrow and title, HOA items, and the ways buyers lower the cash they need at closing.
Read the guideBuying processBuyer Agreements in Washington: What to Know Before You Tour Homes
Why Washington requires a written buyer agreement, what it must include, how compensation works, and the questions to ask before you sign.
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