How Has COVID-19 Affected Home Buyers and What Does the Future for Home Buyers Look Like?
Buying a home is already a stressful experience, and the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the dynamics of the real estate market at a rapid pace. If you’re currently in the market for a home, it’s important to know how the pandemic has affected buyers, and...
How Much House Is Too Much: How Much Mortgage You Can Actually Afford
Mortgage rates are at historic lows right now and the inventory is scarce. Few houses and lots of buyers mean that houses are often going for above the asking price. When you getting into bidding wars with other potential buyers, it begs the question: how much house...
Meet the Neighbors: The Top 5 Portland Neighborhoods to Live In
In today’s busy world, it can be intimidating to start the process of buying a new home. You’ll have a lot of financial details and mortgage requirements to navigate, for one thing. Plus, you and your family have to decide where you actually want to move....
7 Things You Should Consider When Buying a House While Deployed
As a hardworking American, you deserve to provide a comfortable home for yourself and your family. This is true, in particular, when it comes to members of the military. Perhaps, though, you’re interested in buying a home while you’re currently deployed in...
Nobody Puts 20% Down on a House Anymore and Here’s Why
According to the Finance Policy Center, down payments are the largest obstacle that first-time homebuyers face. However, this does not need to be the case. Because for some time now, not everybody is putting a 20% down payment on their house. In fact, according to NAR...
First Time Home Buyers: Where You Can Find Affordable Housing Financing
Are you looking to purchase your first home in the Portland, Oregan area? If yes, you may feel like your new home is out of reach. Don’t worry Portland still has some affordable housing options, and with the right support, you can take advantage of First-Time...
Best Uses for Your Mortgage Cashout Refinance
Studies show that more than half of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings account. If this applies to you, how do you anticipate covering the cost of major life events, from the unexpected to the planned? If you need money to help foot a big bill, a...
How to Budget for a House: Knowing What You Can Afford
For many Americans, purchasing a single family home or condominium seems out of reach. One recent study concluded that median home prices are unaffordable in 70 percent of America’s counties. According to the study, an average wage is not enough to cover a monthly...
