Wondering if now is the time to sell your home? Consider this: Inventory across the nation is sparse, and in Lane County, Oregon, it’s even thinner. If you’ve been thinking of moving, now may be the perfect time. The homes…
Did you know you can stop foreclosure by asking your lender for help? Lenders understand that most homeowners don’t want to be late on their house payment. Banks don’t want you to fall behind either. They have as much to…
Mortgage rates fell from 4.75% to 4.73% last week and if you’re in the market to buy a home, you should really think about jumping in now. Rates were on the rise in 2018, with the average in May at…
If your bad credit score keeps you up at night, there’s good news! First, you can start improving your credit score today. Working on your credit is always a good thing, so review your credit report and start a plan…
Real estate financing doesn’t always fit into a familiar box. Loan products from your local bank and government entities like FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac have long enjoyed popularity, but borrowers have other choices, too. Not every borrower fits into…
Facing foreclosure is frightening enough on its own, but were you aware of the many scams that target homeowners during this stressful time? Foreclosure rescue and mortgage modification scams are a growing problem and they are so serious that they…
Get better financing for your mortgage when you shop for the best loan! Buying a home is probably going to be the largest investment you make and that makes your mortgage the biggest financial transaction of your life. Getting a…
If you’re thinking of buying a home, get ready for some sweet savings with home tax breaks. If you’ve rented in the past, your money went to your landlord’s pockets. Now that you’ve purchased a home, get ready to put…
Experts agree, you want to ensure the best credit score possible when qualifying for a home loan. FICO says that you can pay up to $2500 less per year on $200,000 mortgage over a 30-year term. That’s some serious dough.…
Here’s a fact you may not know: Your bank wants you to avoid foreclosure as much as you do. While some banks have a friendlier face than others, their bottom line is a financial one, and foreclosure affects them hard,…