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Our blog articles are geared towards first-time home buyers and mortgage market news.

Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past

Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past In today’s housing market, many are beginning to wonder…

When to buy a house

When to Wait (and When Not to Wait) to Buy a House in Portland

Many potential homeowners look at housing inventory, interest rates, and market factors to decide when the time is right to…

Using a USDA Home Loan

Using a USDA Home Loan in Portland

Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture provides home loans through participating lenders? A USDA loan is…

Getting Your Documents Organized to Buy a Home

Getting Your Documents Organized to Buy a Portland Home

Purchasing a Portland home requires a lot of paperwork. Not only do you need to complete the offer and contract,…

Staging Your local home can increase your sales price

Why Staging Your Portland Home Can Increase Your Sales Price

Getting ready to sell your home? You may have a long list of projects that you want to tackle to…

How to find the perfect house even in a competitive market

How to Find Portland Housing in a Competitive Market

The Portland housing market right now is hot, at least for sellers and landlords. It is extremely competitive for buyers…

Understanding & Learning How to Use an FHA Loan

Understanding and Using the FHA Loan in Portland

If you are looking to buy a Portland home in a rural area and don’t have a lot of money…

Mortgage for the Self-Employed

Mortgage for the Self-Employed

If you are self-employed, there are a few extra considerations that you need to keep in mind if you have…

Why do some buyers in Portland offer above asking prices?

Why Do Some Buyers in Portland Offer Above Asking Price?

With the housing market so hot over the past few years, many buyers near Portland are offering above the seller’s…

How to Become a Loan Officer in Portland

How to Become a Loan Officer in Portland

If you want to get more involved in a real estate career, you may have considered becoming a loan officer…

Portland Spring Cleaning Tips 2022

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Portland Home

Spring is springing in many areas of the United States and with warmer temperatures come some extra chores and household…

What is a VA Loan in Portland?

What Is a VA Loan?

If you are a military member or Veteran considering buying a home in Portland, you have probably heard the term…

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