About Mike Burns
Mike obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a major in finance from Central Washington University and jumped into a successful career in the wine distribution business. Over the past 30 years, Mike has received recognition as a 15 time Mortgage Originator Magazine Top 100 originator, 25 time Chairman’s Circle member, and a two time National Originator of the Year. He has also been a Seattle Police reserve officer for the last 20 years and currently serves as an executive board member on the Seattle Police Foundation.
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4 Signs You’re Financially Stable Enough to Buy a Home
Much like getting married and becoming a parent, buying a home is one of life’s great milestones. And, as with any other major life event, it can be tricky knowing when is the right time to take the leap. When buying your first home, one of the most prominent unknowns is whether or not you’re…
In the Debate Between Renting and Buying, How Long You Plan to Stay Put Matters
For many during the pandemic, “home” has taken on greater significance, along with expanded expectations of what a home should provide. Perhaps as a result of this greater focus, the housing market has seen some radical shifts in 2020 and 2021. Rents in historically expensive markets have seen notable drops, while those in traditionally cheaper…
What Rising Mortgage Rates Mean for the 2021 Housing Market
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates over the past year, you may have noticed they’ve recently started ticking up for the first time in several months. Rates had remained under the 3% mark throughout much of 2020 due to the economic downturn. They appear, however, to have hit their low-point in mid-February…