Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you’ve got a plan in place for things like your closing costs, down payment,…
Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year On the road to becoming a homeowner in the vibrant Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA metro area or the scenic states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get…
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep…
The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth Are you living in Portland, the broader Oregon area, Washington, or Idaho and wondering whether to rent or buy a home this year, here's a powerful insight that could give you the clarity…
Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer If you’re thinking about buying a home in the Portland metro area including Vancouver, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. Before envisioning cozy evenings in…
Beginning with Pre-Approval If you're a first-time homebuyer in the Portland, Vancouver, or Idaho regions, you may be feeling the heat of today's competitive real estate market. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time,…
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on…
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different…
You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those…
If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy…
