Vantage now offers conventional 1% down program for Homebuyers New program offers borrowers better savings, more favorable payments than FHA product This new program enables consumers to purchase homes with as little as 1% down, making it one of the…
From Oregon Live: Portland-area real estate: 10 most in-demand neighborhoods The first months of the year saw a flurry of real-estate activity and a big jump in home prices. Here are 10 of the hottest neighborhoods this spring, according to…
DATE: Wednesday April 5th, 2017 TIME: 3:30 PM 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. There…
From Realtor Mag: Nearly half of American homeowners recently surveyed said they would do something differently if they were to go through the homebuying process again, according to the NerdWallet’s Home Buyer Reality Report, which analyzed the steps more than…
Article from Simplifying the market: Last week, CNBC ran an article quoting self-made millionaire David Bach explaining that not purchasing a home is "the single biggest mistake millennials are making" because buying real estate is "an escalator to wealth.” Bach…
Portland had been the nation’s hottest housing market all year, with Seattle second, but the rankings flipped in September. Article from The Seattle Times: After trailing Portland all year, the Seattle area has finally reached a dubious distinction as the…
DATE: Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 TIME: 6:00 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: WORSE (since last Wednesday) SUGGESTION: LOCK/CHECK VOLATILITY THIS WEEK (be in position to lock) - Rates up about 0.25% from last week and highest level we've…
DATE: Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 TIME: 3:00 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: STAGNANT (since last Thursday) SUGGESTION: LOCK (or be in position to lock with application in) - Floating is not suggested as market uncertain. Contact us for…
DATE: Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 TIME: 12:00 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: IMPROVEMENT (since last Wednesday) SUGGESTION: LOCK/CAUTIOUSLY FLOAT (or be in position to lock) - Pricing doing excellent. Watch closely and great time to lock based off…
Vantage president Andy Harris sits down with radio talk show host John Erickson on K103 FM for a short interview about the mortgage process and the current housing industry. Listen Below