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All Things Mortgage: Insights, Trends, and Resources
Our blog articles are geared towards first-time home buyers and mortgage market news.
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…
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…
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…
Why You Need to Know Your Portland Property Lines
Understanding your Portland property lines is an important step to being a responsible homeowner. This helps you know which parts…
What Does “In Escrow” Mean In Real Estate?
The term “in escrow” is one that is often heard during real estate transactions. When you buy a Portland home…
Benefits of Working with a Portland Real Estate Agent
Are you getting ready to buy or sell a home? Working with a Portland real estate agent can make the…
What You Need to Know about the FHA Loan in Portland
Getting ready to purchase a home? You’ve probably heard about the FHA loan, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer…
Getting the “Clear to Close” and What Comes Next
Going through the home buying process? It can feel like a never-ending journey of paperwork and verification to become a…
Is the Zestimate Right for My House? Understanding Real Estate Tools
Whether you are buying, selling, or renting a home, you have probably spent at least a little bit of time…
Are You Ready to Become a Landlord?
If you are considering selling your house but aren’t sure you want to let it go forever, you may be…
What’s the Difference between a Residential and Commercial Loan?
If you plan to buy a house soon, chances are you have been searching online to learn all about the…
Loan Application: The Documents Your Mortgage Loan Officer Will Ask For
If you are a first-time homebuyer (or even if you’ve done this a few times), it can be easy to…












