How To Prepare To Make a Down Payment on a House
(iStock) One of the biggest hurdles in buying a home is coming up with a down payment—the large chunk of cash that’s typically required to secure a mortgage for a house. [...]
The New Normal of Selling a Home Today, Explained
Getty Images If you’re selling your home right now—or thinking about doing it soon—you should know that today’s housing market is unlike anything we’ve seen or experienced lately, maybe [...]
New Oregon Ban on Home Buyer ‘Love Letters’ Draws Heat
If you're looking to buy a house in Oregon, you can no longer send letters to sway the seller. This long-lasting practice of writing a "buyer love letter" is [...]
What Is a Wraparound Loan, and Is It Right for You?
(Getty Images) While home buyers might hope that they will qualify for a mortgage from the usual financial institutions, like a bank, they may find that their spotty credit score is an obstacle [...]
Out-of-Staters are Buying Oregon Homes With Cash and Remodeling Sight Unseen, Real Estate Agents Say
A single-level house on the 8th fairway in Bend's Awbrey Glen golf community received an offer three days after hitting the market and sold for $51,000 over asking price.Jordan [...]
A Proclamation on National Homeownership Month, 2021
For millions of Americans, homeownership is the cornerstone of a life with security, with dignity, and with hope. A home is more than four walls and a roof; it [...]
Are You Truly Ready To Downsize? 9 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Giving Up Space
There’s a host of reasons for downsizing to a smaller home. You might want to pocket the savings and build upon your nest egg. Maybe you’re ready for a [...]
5 Things You Didn’t Know a VA Loan Could Do for You
Because of the bravery and sacrifices of veterans and active military, the rest of the country’s civilians can live the American dream in safety. As one tangible way to [...]
