2021 saw many people looking to buy a home outside of major urban areas. As more and more people embraced working from home (some even opting for this set up permanently), homes that could support both personal and professional life…
Vantage Mortgage Weekly Interest Rate Tracker DATE: Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 TIME: 4:50 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: STAGNANT (since last Wednesday with daily volatility) SUGGESTION: With rates still at historic lows, we suggest locking or carefully floating and in…
From OregonLive.com Put a spare home or two in your backyard: Oregon’s ADU rules allow for more income-producing rentals Oregon neighborhoods with rows of single-family houses may see the addition of smaller homes built to help ease the state’s longstanding housing…
During the search for a new home, many homeowners ask about the neighborhood that particular properties are in. The neighborhood location is a very important factor when it comes to finding the right home, understanding its value, and recognizing what…
Are you interested in moving to a rural or less populated area? The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a loan specifically made for homebuyers who want to purchase in these areas and meet certain other criteria. Read on to find…
Virtual staging is getting more common, especially for condos, which are more likely to linger on the market. Article from Portland Monthly In an age when more of us than would care to admit it fall asleep with fantasies of pristine…
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Home sales are competitive right now. In many markets, offering the asking price isn’t enough to guarantee that you will be able to purchase the home. With buyers offering more and more, what can you do if you are outbid…
The letters could reveal personal information about the buyers that could lead to discrimination, or even the perception of it. Article from KGW.com PORTLAND, Ore. — Home buyers in Oregon will no longer be able to submit "buyer love letters"…
If you have been looking to purchase a home in 2021, you have probably been told that you are in a “hot housing market” and to be ready for a long wait or fierce competition. What exactly is a hot…