People who get a conventional mortgage to pay for a home may hear about private mortgage insurance, often shortened to PMI. This type of insurance protects the lender if you stop paying the mortgage. Homeowners can purchase a different policy if they want coverage for...
When it comes time to explore getting a mortgage, it’s important to understand what’s involved in a home loan. For most of us, a mortgage is the largest financial obligation we’ll take on which makes getting it right the top priority. To make the...
If you’re thinking about investing in vacation rental properties, the holidays are a great time to do so. Short-term rentals can be highly profitable if you choose the right location and property. There are several things to take into account before you choose a...
As we see 2021 coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking ahead to 2022. If you were planning on buying a home this year but decided to wait until the market settled, forecasts are anticipating a return to more normal activity in our future. Lenders are...
Zillow shows that Oregon home prices now average over $479,000. The Oregon housing market has gone up every year since the Great Recession and, as of October 2021, shows a 21% increase over the previous year. This steady rise is good news for anyone looking to invest...
During the holidays, it can seem like to-do lists start growing to lengths that rival Santa’s own iconic list – should buying a home during the holidays make it onto yours? Between shopping for presents, trimming trees, and hanging lights around wherever...
