If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream…
Vantage Mortgage Weekly Interest Rate Tracker DATE: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 TIME: 2:15 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…
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…
Many homeowners have flocked to the suburbs in 2020 and 2021. While cities used to have major appeal to young professionals and established families alike, many are turning to the ample space, top-rated schools, and affordability that the suburbs can…
Whether you are moving yourself or hiring a professional team, there are a few ways that you can make moving day more enjoyable and smooth for everyone involved. Follow these tips to be a gracious host on your moving day…
Many homebuyers want a chance to walk through a home before offering to buy it. This allows you to get a first-hand view of the condition and features that may look great in photos, but aren’t what you need or…
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…
Credit is one of the most important parts of your home loan application. When applying for a mortgage, every lender working with you on buying a home will pull your credit. If your credit is not great, there are a…
Article from Oregon Live Oregon grew by nearly 70,000 residents over the last year, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau said the state reached an estimated population of 4.09 million as of July 1. That's a…
From Oregon Live Yet again, the Portland-area real estate market posted the country's largest annual gains in home values February – the fifth consecutive month it did so and the fourth straight outright, according to the monthly Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller…