What Is a Fixed Rate Mortgage?
The most common type of mortgage that new Portland homeowners take out is a fixed rate mortgage. If you are shopping for a new home and talking to lenders, chances are you have gone over the options for a fixed…
3 Garage Upgrade Ideas for Your New Year’s Resolution
Is building healthy lifestyle habits one of your new year’s resolutions for 2022? There’s no time like now to set up your space for success. One of the first places you can upgrade is right in your own garage! 3…
What You Can Expect From the Portland Real Estate Market in 2022
2021 saw many people looking to buy a home outside of major urban areas. As more and more people embraced working from home (some even opting for this set up permanently), homes that could support both personal and professional life…
What Is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
Getting ready to buy a house in Portland? You may have talked to your lender about a few different options for financing. If you’ve heard of the Adjustable Rate Mortgage, you may be wondering if it is a good choice…
Why Your Garage Might Be the Best Part of Your Portland Home
It can be easy for your garage to turn into an abyss of old junk, extra boxes destined for the already-full recycle bin, and off-season decorations. But here are a few great reasons to use this space efficiently and effectively…
Buying and Selling A Portland House During the Holidays
It can be hard to time the real estate market, but if you are getting ready to buy or sell a Portland house during the holiday season, here are a few things to consider during the process. Buying and…
4 Great Questions to Ask Your Home Mortgage Lender
If you are searching for a home in or around Portland, one of the first people you will talk to is a lender. The loan officer is the representative who will work with you to secure the loan for your…
Spruce Up Your Portland Home This Winter
Winter is coming! If you are in most parts of the United States, it’s already here. Check out this list of the best ways to spruce up your Portland home during the coldest part of the year. Ideas…
Using a Local Real Estate Agent to Rent a Home
Real estate agents are often associated with buying or selling a home. They are certainly great people to have on your team in these situations. But did you know that you can also use a Portland real estate agent when…
What You Need to Know about Portland Property Taxes
Whether you are a first time homebuyer or a seasoned purchaser, you will still need to learn and understand your Portland property taxes. Property Taxes Included in Mortgage Most mortgages have property taxes included in the monthly payment. The payment…
