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Our blog articles are geared towards first-time home buyers and mortgage market news.
What’s Ahead for Home Prices in Oregon and Washington?
As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if…
Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate
If you’re looking to buy a home or even refinance, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for…
What Are Experts Saying About the Fall Housing Market?
The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have…
Is There a Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down?
Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if…
The True Strength of Owning a Home
The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past…
How Your Mortgage Broker Can Help You Understand Inflation & Mortgage Rates.
If you’re following the Oregon and Washington housing market, you know two of the top issues local consumers face are…
A Crucial First Step: Your Mortgage Pre-Approval
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means we have reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined…
Is the Portland Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?
The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue…
What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?
Some Highlights If you’re wondering what a potential recession could mean for the housing market, here’s what history tells us. In four of the…
What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices in Oregon and Washington?
One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices in Oregon and Washington? There…
What Would a Recession Mean for the Oregon and Washington Housing Market?
According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next…
What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?
What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want…