Greg Saffell

Your credit score or FICO score as it's referred to, is a three-digit number designed to gauge credit worthiness. Lenders use it to assign interest rates on mortgages, credit cards, auto loans etc. The FICO score ranges from 300-850 and is calculated by Fair Issac Corp. using information from th...

It's great when things work out according to plan. Too bad it happens all to infrequently. This was my clients holiday Christmas present to each other, a home of their own just in time for Christmas. I represented the buyer on this purchase and the entire home buying process was as smooth as it g...

There is still plenty of snow around the Puget Sound area and creatures are beginning to stir once again. It's the day after Christmas and I'm sure there are deals to be had in the local stores. Shoppers will be returning unwanted gifts and seeking new bargains as the sales continue. I will not b...

"Are you alright?", I heard someone say. It took a few seconds to realize what had just happened and to know that I was probably alright. Still, here I was flat on my back in the icy parking lot. Getting up and brushing myself off, I thanked the inquirer and acknowledged my good fortune. "Thanks...

It's Saturday morning in the Puget Sound region and for now the sun is out and things are calm. But later today may be different when a new weather pattern develops and cold, rainy, snowy weather is predicted.This may be a good day to stay inside and find other things to do.I have one suggestion...

I had a few things to pick up yesterday at the grocery store so on the way back from a meeting in Federal Way I dropped by Fred Meyer. I was surprised to see the parking lot almost full and wondered why. After going inside I realized that the predicted snow storm had prompted this natural occurre...

Recent articles in various publications suggest that the upswing in real estate foreclosures have helped to create an opportunity for homeowner scams. One recent incident in California involved a person who mailed an offer to homeowners who were delinquent on their home mortgage promising help w...

There are many reasons to visit Tacoma regularly and one may be to see what's new at the Museum of Glass. I was there again a few weeks ago with friends to enjoy the developing waterfront area. The face of Tacoma is changing quickly and it is becoming a great destination for out-of town visitors ...

There are many reasons to visit Tacoma regularly and one may be to see what's new at the Museum of Glass. I was there again a few weeks ago with friends to enjoy the developing waterfront area. The face of Tacoma is changing quickly and it is becoming a great destination for out-of town visitors ...

We don't need to dwell on the faltering economy or the real estate business in particular. But problems abound in our industry and some of these difficulties are enormous. I was reading a story about a large real estate investment company that had it's humble beginnings in the grocery business. T...