What Are Points in Real Estate?
If you are purchasing or refinancing a home, chances are you have learned a lot of new terms. One of those may be “points.” But what exactly are points in a real estate deal? Points are referred to as mortgage…
Buying a Portland Home with an HOA
Many home buyers love a neighborhood with great amenities. A community pool, parks and playgrounds, and well kept walking trails all make prospective buyers’ eyes light up. If you are looking to buy in a neighborhood with top-of-the-line amenities, make…
Top Five Home Shows to Watch during Quarantine
Like most of America, you are probably still spending more time at home than usual due to COVID-19 precautions. This is the perfect time to do a little bit of window shopping for a new home or get inspiration for…
How to Pay Down Your Mortgage during Tax Season
If you are a homeowner in the United States, you likely have a mortgage, a loan taken out to pay for your home. The terms of these loans vary but most follow a 30-year payoff plan, with interest being paid…
Taking a Dip in the Pool in the Summer of 2020
Summer is here! With warm temperatures and sunny days comes the opportunity to enjoy a nice refreshing dip in a pool. With COVID-19 still impacting the health and routines of most Americans, here are some tips to take a dip…
Keeping Your Home Clean during a Pandemic
Keeping your home clean and tidy is always a good idea. But as the novel Coronavirus spreads, it is more important than ever to disinfect, wipe down, and clean commonly used surfaces in your home. Here are some cleaning tips…
Economists Forecast Recovery to Begin in the Second Half of 2020
With the U.S. economy on everyone’s minds right now, questions about the country’s financial outlook continue to come up daily. The one that seems to keep rising to the top is: when will the economy begin to recover? While no one knows…
Social Distancing’s Impact on Your Home’s Sale
Local, state, federal, and international officials are working hard to create guidelines that will help keep people safe and healthy as the novel Coronavirus reaches to every corner of the world. One of the measures recommended by the CDC and…
Working with a Realtor during Coronavirus Pandemic
There are a lot of perks to running the show during your home search. For Sale by Owner transactions can create a more personal transaction between buyer and seller and save on commission costs. But as the world adjusts to…
U.S. Homeownership Rate Rises to Highest Point in 8 Years
For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many…
