You can increase your home value with simple solutions that won't cost a fortune. Making the most of your home’s unique features can go a long way to making a lasting impression to the right buyer. The key to selling…
The internet and the way we use it has changed the way we buy a house. Not too many years ago, real estate agents were the gatekeepers to property information. If you wanted to jump into the real estate market,…
There’s good news on the horizon if you want to improve your credit score. Consumers will soon see a boost because FICO and Experian will soon include personal bank accounts and utility bills history in credit score calculations. Current credit…
Owner financing goes by many names, but they all mean the same thing: Benefits for you! Most real estate transactions follow the same formula. A buyer must meet stringent qualifications before a lender will approve a mortgage. With owner financing,…
If you’re behind on your mortgage, you know it can be terrifying. Regardless the reasons you’ve fallen behind, you should know that you have options to keep your home. Under Oregon law, you can reinstate your loan at any time…
After a year of ups and downs in 2018, this year is shaping up to be a great year for buying a home! Home sales rose in November and December last year, and it looks like that trend will continue…
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…