Mortgage & Mutts

Three women holding puppies in a room with colorful walls and the words 'Resilient Hearts' displayed above them.
A woman wearing a face mask sitting on a bench while holding a small black and tan dog with a gold tag. In the background, there is another person, also wearing a face mask, sitting on a bench, and colorful decorations and signs are visible in a room
People sitting on a bench with two dogs, one white with a green collar and a pen in its mouth, and one tan with a pink collar, with a person taking notes in a notebook.
A woman wearing glasses and a blue face mask sitting on a bench, holding a small brown puppy with closed eyes on her lap in an indoor setting with colorful walls and signs.
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A woman wearing a face mask is sitting and holding a small tan and white dog with a blue collar in her lap, in a room with white chairs, posters on the wall, and a blue wainscoting.
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Welcome to Mortgage & Mutts!

Join us at Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood on April 23rd 2026 at 6:00 PM for a paw-some event! RSVP REQUIRED.

Cuddle adorable pups while learning about the home-buying process here in Washington. It's a unique opportunity to meet adoptable furry friends and gain valuable insights into mortgages and house hunting!

Local real estate experts, Rachel Rowland - Real Estate Matchmaker, Elaine Sweet - Mortgage Extraordinaire, and Piper Laak - Finance Guru, will be sharing their knowledge at our next Mortgage & Mutts!

This trio of powerhouse women-owned businesses is ready to support your whole financial picture on your home-buying journey, all while giving back to a cause we all care about - RHAS! Did we mention that a portion of their commissions goes back to Resilient Hearts as a donation?

Don't miss out on this tail-wagging experience! Mark your calendars for March 26, 2026 from 6:00-7:30 PM.

Our Team

A cute puppy with light brown fur, white paws, and a black nose, sitting on a wooden floor, wearing a red collar with a dog tag.
Woman with pink sunglasses holding a large watermelon-shaped object in front of a pink brick wall with a neon sign that reads 'DONT LIMIT YOURSELF'.
A woman with long, wavy red hair smiling at the camera, wearing a white turtleneck sweater and dark jeans, seated on a brown sofa in a cozy, modern indoor setting with green plants in the background.
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Elaine Sweet

Mortgage Broker

Piper Laak

Financial Advisor

Rachel Rowland

Real Estate Broker

Resilient Hearts

Animal Sanctuary

NOTE: A portion of our commissions goes back to Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary as a donation!

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A young man wearing a beige cap, face mask, and beige jacket is holding a small puppy on his lap, petting it gently.
Four smiling people holding puppies with a large red heart-shaped sign that reads, "You'll Love Our Special Fintastic".
A woman wearing a face mask and baseball cap holding a small tan puppy with white markings on its face indoors with large windows in the background.
Two women in a kitchen, one holding a champagne bottle with a humorous label, and a wine glass on the countertop.
Four people smiling and holding puppies against a pink wall with white hearts.
Brown puppy with a collar lying underneath a chair, holding a soft toy stuffed animal.
A group of people sitting and listening to a woman standing at the front in a room decorated with colorful banners and posters. Many attendees are wearing masks and some are holding dogs.
 

Potential Topics:

  • Obtaining a Mortgage

  • Increasing Your Credit Score

  • Key Players in Your Real Estate Purchase

  • Needs vs Wants

  • The Home Search

  • Expected Timeline

  • Whole Financial Picture

  • Community Partnership with RHAS

  • Q & A

Perfect for first-time home buyers looking to purchase real estate in King or Snohomish Counties in the next year.

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