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…
If your home’s curb appeal makes a great first impression, you’re likely to sell it fast and for the listing price. Spring has sprung all around us and it’s the perfect time to spruce up your yard and your flower…
Even though it’s still a strong seller’s market here in Lane County, you can still boost your home value to maximize your investment. Little things mean a lot to home buyers, so by focusing on improving living space inside and…
Facing the home foreclosure process is scary. Chances are good that you didn’t plan on foreclosure when you bought your home. Chances are even better that you’ve never been through a home foreclosure and you don’t know what to expect.…
Your credit score can make an enormous difference when you’re ready to buy a house. You’re asking for a loan for tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, and you’re asking a lender to give you 15-30 years to pay…
The Eugene real estate market is still hot in 2018! The year 2017 was eye-opening in many ways. Fueled by a long-running seller's market, the average and median sale prices for homes in Lane County set all-time records. Local realtors…
You can easily improve the value of your home when you make the right additions! Generally speaking, home additions that increase the functional space in a house is more valuable than aesthetic improvements. You can spend as little or as…
Are you asking yourself how to stop foreclosure? If you’re struggling to make your mortgage payment, you’re not alone. There are many who never expected to find themselves struggling to make their monthly mortgage. Recent Harvard research indicates that almost…
When it comes to paying for your home, you can never have too many home financing tips under your belt. Whether you’re ready to buy a home in Eugene, or you already own one, check out our list of clever…
When you know how lenders use your credit score and report, it’s easy to improve your credit score! Although it won’t happen overnight, (you didn’t create your credit history overnight, afterall) you can make a major improvement in relatively little…