Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was going to be a repeat of the…
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is…
This continues to be a volatile and challenging year for mortgage rates and housing inventory. With inflation reaching its highest levels in 40 years last year, the rise in rates was quick and unforgiving. While many would-be home sellers exist, they don’t…
First and Foremost, we want to thank everyone for their ongoing referrals and support of our local brokerage that serves Oregon and Washington consumers exclusively. It’s more important than ever that consumers have transparent options with lenders competing for the…
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t…
Vantage Mortgage Brokers has been proudly serving the Pacific Northwest for over 15 years assisting Oregon and Washington State consumers. We are pleased to announce that after several years of requests, we’re rounding out the Pacific NW and have added…
Don’t listen to the media or at minimum take it with a grain of salt. The sky is not falling in real estate and it’s still a great time to buy for most people and obtain the financial rewards of homeownership…
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed…
The conforming loan limits for 2023 have been released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. You can see the new limits for Oregon & Washington below and read more about conforming loans by visiting our Conforming Loan page HERE.
Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a…