If you want to buy a house, it just got a little easier! Mortgage interest rates have dropped since January, when a 30-year loan was at 4.68%, to 3.75% for a 30-year FHA loan today. Experts expect rates to stay…
Are you asking yourself how to save your home from foreclosure? Many Americans are still facing financial difficulties. No matter how hopeless it may seem, you have options. You should always keep your lender informed if you’re having trouble making…
You can work as hard or as little as you’d like to increase your home's value when you are getting ready to sell it. You can spend thousands of dollars and hours, if you are so inclined, but you can…
The 2019 housing market is showing signs of improvement for the start of the year. Existing homes going under contract rose sharply in January. Pending home sales rose 4.6% in January according to the National Associations of Realtors. Pending sales…
2019 is shaping up to be a great year for buying a home! Home sales were up and down in 2018, but 2019 is showing promise with lower interest rates on tap and an increase of inventory in many markets.…
Falling behind on your mortgage is daunting, but it’s important for you to know your options to avoid foreclosure. Unforeseen circumstances can overwhelm even the most well-intentioned home owner. Planning now to take charge of your finances will give you…
If you think you’re ready for home ownership or you want to purchase a different home in the next year, here are five ways to improve your credit score now. Ensuring that your credit report is free of errors and that…
Mortgage interest rates are on the rise in 2019. Rates in Eugene today are 4.41% for a 30-year fixed rate loan, but it’s not likely to stay there for long. Buying a home in 2019 will be more expensive than…
Let’s face it, bad news sells, but when it comes to the real estate market, there’s good news out there. Looking beyond all the doom and gloom in the U.S. press about the government shutdown’s effect on the economy, January…
Like it or not, your credit score is the first thing a potential lender will look at when you apply for a mortgage. There are many factors used to determine your qualifications for a home loan. Your credit score remains…