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The average person spends about 29 percent of their monthly income on rent. With housing shortages happening all over the country, renters are struggling to find places to live that fit their budget. If you're like most renters, you want out of the rental...

You are most likely reading this article for one of two reasons. First, you are close to or are already retired and wish to access extra cash. Second, you are the son or daughter of the person above. Either way, by the time you finish this article, you will know a...

In 2017, 5.51 million existing homes and 612,000 newly constructed homes were sold. While not all of them were sold to first-time buyers, when it comes to real estate, the more you know, the better deal you can get.  The home buying process is long and complicated....

If you’re in the early stages of the home buying process, you might not be familiar with the variety of loan options out there.You might even be hesitating to take the next step because you are afraid youwon’t qualify for a Conventional Loan. As Portlandmortgage...

Nothing puts potential homeowners in the buying spirit more than walking around and seeing all the cute festive holiday decorations everywhere. So, with us officially being in the fall season, now is the best time to make your dreams of homeownership become a reality....

The Lindley Team, Portland Mortgage Lenders | 503.475.2004   Millennials are buying houses in a very millennial way. A quick Google search will let you know all about the things Millennials are supposedly killing:   Applebee’s Motorcycles Hooters Divorce Weddings...

The Lindley Team at Mortgage Express  |  503.517.8641 3 Mortgage Myths Debunked by Portland Mortgage Lenders The process of obtaining a mortgage is not a streamlined, one-size-fits all, fast-lane purchase. If it were, you wouldn’t be here on this blog looking for...

The Lindley Team at Mortgage Express  |  503.517.8641 The Benefits of Renting Smaller amount of cash up front. Probably, not definitely. Most landlords require that you pay a sum equal to the first and last month of your rental agreement. You might also need to pay an...

Market Update - Portland, Oregon - September 2018 The Lindley Team - Mortgage Lenders at Mortgage Express - 503.517.8641 ​Buying a home for the first time can be an overwhelming task, especially since this will most likely be the biggest expense you ever...