November 11, 2019
75 Years of VA Home Loan Benefits
This year marks the 75th anniversary of VA Home Loan Benefit offerings through the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, also known as the GI Bill.
November 9, 2019
VA Home Loans by the Numbers
The Veterans Administration Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans & 2 million active duty service members
November 5, 2019
Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options.
“The second half of 2019 has seen steady gains in single-family construction, and this is mirrored by the gradual uptick in builder sentiment over the past few months.”
November 4, 2019
The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter
"At this time of year, purchasers who are serious about buying a home will be in the marketplace."
November 1, 2019
Recession in 2020? The Real Estate Chess Game.
The economy has been strong year over year for the past 10-years coming out of the “dark years” of the last market correction in ’07 – ’08. Most real estate property owners (home-owners and investors...
October 30, 2019
How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home
"Though the price of homes may still be rising, the cost of purchasing a home is actually falling."
October 29, 2019
Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.
The market may be cooling, but with inventory of homes on the low side, this puts sellers in the driver's seat for the mean time.
October 13, 2019
We love Oreos
Ever since I was a kid I’ve loved Oreo cookies (well, truth be told, I’m still all about letting my inner child out every chance I get). Cookies are awesome with milk, hot chocolate, coffee,...
October 12, 2019
Portland Metro Real Estate Market Review September 2019
"The Portland metro real estate market is strong as of the reporting on closed sales through the end of August. Both the average and median sales prices came in roughly 2% higher for August"
March 20, 2019
Budgeting for a home purchase
Budgeting is simple. A few easy steps will get you started to better understanding your money in advance or a home purchase or sale.