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,…
Whether you’re selling now or planning for a future sale, you can sell your home fast when you implement a few easy DIY tips. Home improvement costs can add up quickly, but you can maximize your home’s value when you…
Here in Eugene, it’s still a strong seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spruce up your home appeal. Although homes are flying on and off the market here, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make some improvements to…
If you’re thinking about buying a home in Eugene, be prepared for sticker shock! A seller’s market exists when there are more home buyers than sellers. Depending on the market and availability, this means that seller’s can sell their homes…
Recent legislation introduced in Congress proposes to increase oversight of the Federal Housing Authority, FHA, to help prevent foreclosure. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) introduced the FHA Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2018, H.R. 5555 in April 2018. The bill will require…