Some things are more important than your mortgage rate – Seriously!
If you are shopping for a home loan, you MUST know the right way to compare lenders, and how to choose the best rate/fee structure for your needs. In some cases, the lowest mortgage rate isn’t always...
View ArticleGreece and Fed Reserve just handed U.S. housing market a gift
The recent elections in Greece and comments by the Federal Reserve have given our housing market a gift, at least temporarily. Watch today’s video to find out what happened and how you can benefit...
View ArticleFannie Mae and Freddie Mac Serious Delinquency rates declined in May, by...
Fannie Mae reported that the Single-Family Serious Delinquency rate declined in May to 3.57% from 3.63% April. The serious delinquency rate is down from 4.14% in May last year, and this is the lowest...
View ArticleHousing Bottom Now Expected in 2013, Recovery Looks Weaker, by Colin...
There’s been a lot of interesting housing-related news over the past week, with some good and some bad. The first bit is that economists finally believe the national housing bottom is near. Yes, we’ve...
View ArticleTop court ruling leaves Oregon’s residential real estate market in limbo, by...
In a ruling the Oregon Supreme Court will soon review, the Oregon Court of Appeals on July 18 issued a major decision.The case, Niday v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., et al, held that...
View ArticleMultnomahForeclosures.com Updated with New Notice of Default Lists
Visit MultnomahForeclosures.com for the notice of default lists (Homes in Foreclosure) for Multnomah County and other Oregon counties. Multnomah Country Foreclosures http://multnomahforeclosures.com...
View ArticleReasons To Attend Your Own Home Inspection, by Steph Nobel
As a home buyer , you can get a feel for whether a home’s systems and appliances are in working order. However, you can’t know for certain until after the home’s been inspected. This is why real estate...
View ArticleDeclining Home Inventory Affecting Sales, by Mortgage Implode Blog
This past week, several reports were released, all of which showed that declining home inventory is affecting sales. This decline is creating a seller’s market in which multiple bids are being made...
View ArticleAs Inventories Shrink, So Do Seller Concessions, by RisMedia
With inventories down and prices up, sellers are ending the costly incentives they have been forced to offer buyers during the six-year long buyers’ market. Concession-free transactions make...
View Article3 Stress-Free Packing Tips For Moving Into Your New Home, by Steph Noble
Moving everything in your house to your new |Oregon| home can be an overwhelming task. You never realize how much stuff you actually own until you try to fit it all into boxes and move it somewhere...
View Article3 Tips To Get The Best Results On Your Mortgage Application, by Steph Noble
Although the financial markets have tightened lending guidelines and financing requirements over the last few years, the right advice when applying for your loan can make a big difference. Not all...
View ArticleGreat Staging Tips To Set A Buyer’s Mood At Your Home For Sale, by Steph Noble
Staging is the art of preparing your home for sale before showing it to prospective buyers. The point of staging is to highlight the house’s strengths, downplay its weaknesses and make it more...
View Article3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Can Cost Thousands, by Steph Noble
Buying real estate for the first time is a very exciting step in life. It is likely to be one of the biggest financial commitments that you make, so it’s very important to navigate the purchasing...
View ArticleHow To Have the Best Garage Sale Ever At Your Home, by Steph Noble
It’s getting close to that time of year again — time to have a garage sale at your home! Here are a few tips to help you have your most successful garage sale ever. Advertise Your Sale In Local...
View ArticleAsking Prices and Inventory for Homes in Portland Oregon June 3rd 2013
As of June 03 2013 there were about 8,714 single family and condo homes listed for sale in Portland Oregon. The median asking price of these homes was approximately $285,077. Since this time last...
View ArticleThree Tips for Reducing Your Closing Costs if You’re Looking Forward To...
Spring is approaching fast and it is usually the busiest time of the year for home buying. After a long and cold winter, many people are ready to enjoy the nicer weather and begin to shop for a new...
View ArticleInterview with Jeff Foody of Reverse Mortgages Northwest
Jeff Foody answers some important questions regarding Reverse Mortgages. Reverse Mortgages is not for everyone, but for those that need its flexibilities it can be a life-changing opportunity. It...
View ArticleGaSandra Carlson of Envoy Mortgage talks about the FHA 203 K Loan
GaSandra Carlson of Envoy Mortgage talks about the FHA 203 K Loan. This is a Rehab loan that allows buyers to buy a home that needs some work and borrow enough money to Rehab the home. This loan can...
View ArticleDon’t Pat Yourself on the Back Just Yet
You’ve got $500,000 in liquid assets for your retirement and you’re still 15 years away. All your bills are paid; you have a small mortgage on your home; cars are paid for and great credit. Don’t break...
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