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…
With the Pacific Northwest nearing record breaking temperatures this weekend, we thought we'd share some basic safety tips for hot weather. Stay Hydrated. Drink a lot of water and less alcohol and caffeinated drinks which can deplete your body of…
Upgrading your home’s outdoor space can make it more enjoyable, add curb appeal, and even increase the overall value of your home. Try one of these projects yourself or get the help of a pro to take advantage of your…
From Forbes: Despite a population of 2.4 million, the Portland, Ore., metro area is home to just one big publicly traded company with annual sales over $3 billion: Nike, based in Beaverton. But the limited big corporate presence has not stopped…
DATE: Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 TIME: 11:45 AM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: STAGNANT (since last Wednesday) SUGGESTION: LOCK (or be in position to lock if applicable) - Volatility expected, watch closely during the week. There were some improvements…
DATE: Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 TIME: 11:00 AM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: STAGNANT (since last Wednesday) SUGGESTION: LOCK (or be in position to lock if applicable) - Volatility expected, watch closely during the week. VMG'S FIXED RATE PRICING…
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: Home values in the Portland area continued to grow faster than any other metro area in the nation for the sixth straight month in March, according to the Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller home price index, released Tuesday…
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…