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By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers
The Vantage Team Enjoyed Trailblazers Season Tickets
The Vantage employees supported our local Portland Trailblazers this year as season ticket holders. It was a wild ride, better luck next year. Go Blazers! …
Oregon’s ADU rules allow for more income-producing rentals
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…
Up Next In PDX’s Hot Home-Buying Market: Virtual Staging
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…
What Is a Hot Housing Market?
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…
Hot Weather Safety Tips
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…
Outdoor Home Features from DIY to Professional
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…
American Heart Association Walk – 06/02/2018
Thank you to everyone that supported, donated, and walked with our team at the 2018 Heart Walk this past weekend supporting the American Heart Association. Portland has raised over $680,000 from this event which is the largest in our cities…
Portland Leads The Best Places For Business And Careers 2017
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…
Vantage Mortgage Weekly Rate Tracker – 5/10/2017
DATE: Wednesday- May 10th, 2017 TIME: 9:00 AM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: STAGNANT (since last Wednesday) SUGGESTION: LOCK/CAUTIOUSLY FLOAT (be in position to lock) - Keep close watch and contact your Loan Consultant for questions or updates during…