Buying Before “I Do:” Tips for Unmarried Couples Buying a House
The United States Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates for the first time in a decade. Mortgage rates are still hovering near record lows with the 30-year average at 3.75%. At the same time, home prices continue to rise across the nation. Home prices on the...
How Trade Wars Affect the Housing Market
Congratulations! You’ve just put your house on the market for the first time! And then you turn on the news. “Trade War Gets Murkier…” The news is full of dark omens. Pundits everywhere spew doom and gloom. Suddenly you’re worried. What...
The Basics and Benefits of Refinancing
If you’re a homeowner with a mortgage, there is a likely chance that you will refinance your home at least once throughout the life of your loan. There are several reasons to refinance and it often provides many benefits to you, the homeowner. But, understanding...
Buying a New Home? Avoid These Home Inspection Deal Breakers
Buying a home is one of the most exciting things we do in our lives. Whether it’s with your family, by yourself, for the first time, or the fifth time, it can be a real emotional roller coaster. But all the benefits of owning a home makes it worth it. When you...
Is Buying a Fixer Upper House Right for You?
Buying a fixer upper house is a challenge that can reap huge rewards, both financially and for personal satisfaction. However, the problems that arise on a renovation project often take many people by surprise. Costs can rocket, timeframes perpetually extend, and it...
Discover Why Locals Love Living in Portland, Oregon
Are you interested in relocating to Portland? Looking for a city with diversity and excitement with so many unique neighborhoods? Then Portland might be the city for you. “The City of Roses” attracts people of all ages from millennials to families and...
Can a Mortgage Make You Money? A Guide to Building Equity in a Home
35% of American adults have less than $1000 saved. 35% have no savings at all. But what if you could use the amount you pay for the roof over your head to steadily build your wealth? Building equity in a home is often easier than you may think. Especially when you...
Expect the Unexpected: Making an Educated Home Insurance Estimate
Every year, Americans pay about $3.50 for every $1,000 their home is valued at to home insurance. That said, the rates differ significantly across states and localities. Before buying a home, it’s important to have a rough idea of what your monthly expenditure...
