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

How to Boost Your House’s Curb Appeal in the Fall

How to Boost Your House’s Curb Appeal in the Fall

The summer real estate boom may be slowing down, but it can still be a great time to get your…

The VA Loan Details: What You Need To Know

The VA Loan Details: What You Need To Know

If you are a military service member, Veteran, or their family, you may be eligible to use the VA loan…

The Housing Market in Portland – Going into Fall 2021

The Housing Market in Portland – Going into Fall 2021

A few key factors have intensified the housing market in Portland in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines to stay…

What You Need to Know about the USDA Loan in Portland

What You Need to Know about the USDA Loan in Portland

Are you interested in moving to a rural or less populated area? The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a loan…

Help–My Landlord is Selling My Portland Home!

Help–My Landlord is Selling My Portland Home!

Is your Landlord selling your Portland home? In a seller’s real estate market, many tenants are finding themselves on the…

City to Suburbs: Benefits of Buying a Home Outside a Major City

City to Suburbs: Benefits of Buying a Home Outside a Major City

Many homeowners have flocked to the suburbs in 2020 and 2021. While cities used to have major appeal to young…

Should I Rent or Buy My Portland Home?

Should I Rent or Buy My Portland Home?

Relocating to a new area or looking for a new home? Ask yourself these questions to decide if it’s the…

Moving Day Etiquette in Portland

Moving Day Etiquette in Portland

Whether you are moving yourself or hiring a professional team, there are a few ways that you can make moving…

What to Do When You Are Outbid on a Portland Home

What to Do When You Are Outbid on a Portland Home

Home sales are competitive right now. In many markets, offering the asking price isn’t enough to guarantee that you will…

What Is an Annual Escrow Statement and Why Should I Look at Mine?

What Is an Annual Escrow Statement and Why Should I Look at Mine?

Congratulations on owning your Portland home for a full year! It’s such an exciting milestone and chances are that you…

Questions to Ask Your Portland Mortgage Lender

Questions to Ask Your Portland Mortgage Lender

Whether you are an experienced home buyer or are looking to purchase your first property, shopping around for a mortgage…

Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio When Buying a Home

Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio When Buying a Home

Most Portland homebuyers get a loan to purchase their property called a mortgage. This is a specific type of loan…

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