Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline…
Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Based on a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for nine years in a row. Owning real estate is more than just a place to call home. It’s also…
Is the Housing Market Correcting in Oregon and Washington? If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s…
Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past In today’s housing market, many are beginning to wonder if we’re returning to the riskier lending habits and borrowing options that led to the housing crash 15 years ago. Let’s ease those…
Many potential homeowners look at housing inventory, interest rates, and market factors to decide when the time is right to buy a house in Portland. Personal goals and circumstances also play a big role. We’ve listed all of the things…
Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture provides home loans through participating lenders? A USDA loan is a mortgage guaranteed by the USDA. Some options also provide financial assistance to individuals, families, and businesses. This helps qualifying…
Purchasing a Portland home requires a lot of paperwork. Not only do you need to complete the offer and contract, but you will also likely need to submit plenty of documentation to your lender as well. Here are a few…
If you want to get more involved in a real estate career, you may have considered becoming a loan officer in Portland. For those who like to work with buyers to get into the perfect home, becoming a loan officer…
Spring is springing in many areas of the United States and with warmer temperatures come some extra chores and household jobs that will keep your home in great shape. To help with these additional chores, we’ve compiled a list of…
With the Portland housing market in constant change, you may be wondering if this is the right time to rent a home or buy a home? Try considering these scenarios to decide if you are ready to buy or if…
