Bob Rankin

We are always looking to grow! Want to start the decade as the 7,183rd?

Time to buy? If you're renting, I'd absolutely say yes. "June median rents in Seattle rose to $2,259, up 3.8% from the same time a year prior." buff.ly/2ZavqqM

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all you wee bit o Irish out there! And to you Dashers this morning - good luck! #StPatricksDay2019 #stpattydash

Buying a 2nd home in WA was one of the best choices I’ve made in the last 5 years. But finding that perfect spot can be tricky, so here are a few options to consider. If you’re inspired and interested in buying a second home, I’d love to help! #vacation buff.ly/2HxL5dO

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead this weekend. Let's be honest - I'll still be at work before the sun rises. That's how I prefer it. Except of course when I'm in Hawaii with my amazing wife, children and grandchildren. #priorities

If you're looking to buy a home in 2019, don't be scared away by this. Predictions are just that: predictions. They can be dead right or dead wrong. Regardless, having the right team of experts will be the key driver in your home buying success for 2019: buff.ly/2QIx3ah

What to do in a snow storm? Here's a great idea for how you can move closer to buying a house. Spoiler, it includes Netflix. buff.ly/2GklaXb

In the grand scheme, real estate prices go up. Rather than trying to time your home purchase for the perfect ‘low’, focus on buying at the right time for YOU. buff.ly/2IiNSpO #homebuying #seattlemarket

Goodbye August! With the frenzy slowing a little, and supply strong, this is a good time to buy. Take a look at a few of our tips for successful home buying at the end of summer. buff.ly/2BZhcC3

Why do you need to put money in escrow when you’re buying a home? buff.ly/2No2uGv

To all my recent clients - thank you. You helped us care for some of the smallest and most in need in our community this past quarter. To learn more, take a look at our Charity of the Quarter. buff.ly/2KUmfYA

Happy 4th of July to all my friends - hope you're celebrating with your family and friends today.

The first step to improving your credit score should always be to check your credit report for errors. Because mistakes happen. buff.ly/2llsGEY

The National Association of REALTORS reported that FSBOs (For Sale By Owner) have a typical selling price that is 24% lower than homes sold by a professional real estate agent. Here are a few more things to look at when considering FSBO. buff.ly/2lo3xJF

When it comes to determining your credit score, the top credit bureaus have four major considerations – do you know them? buff.ly/2yvHhqO

Do home renovations add value? Not all. Not equally. buff.ly/2LBuzrQ

Thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Take a moment this weekend to truly reflect - it's much more than a three day weekend. #MemorialDayWeekend #MemorialDay2018

Here's some practical knowledge for all my new homeowners this spring. buff.ly/2KzAVbx

I say it a lot, and still maybe not enough: I'm really proud of this company, and all the men and women I work with who help make it what it is. buff.ly/2FFGwcN

Did you know our branch has been growing? In the last half of 2016, we welcomed a number of excellent loan officers to our team, nine of them in fact.  In Q1 of 2018, another three key hires.  We like what we do every day and we like who we do it alongsid…lnkd.in/eafiH_i