Getting prequalified for a home loan before you start your home search has a number of advantages. Prequalification is an offer (but not a commitment) from a lender to lend you up to a specified amount of money for a home loan. There are a number of advantages to...
Real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth. Buy and hold real estate usually entails purchasing a distressed property for a low price, fixing it up, and renting it out. The general rule with rental properties is to buy and repair them up for about 70% of what...
The state of Oregon’s housing market can be succinctly described in one word–BOOMING! Not only is Oregon home to one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., but it’s also attracting first-time buyers who are discovering the many perks of...
Right now finding a home that provides everything you and your family need can prove to be more difficult than expected. Even with mortgage interest rates lower than ever, you still need the right property to purchase. Whether you’ve found the perfect...
Whether it’s your first home or you’re a seasoned homebuyer, purchasing a new home for you and your family is always an exciting time. Shopping for the perfect house to turn into a home means getting the right size, yard, layout and amenities that you...
An Interesting Origination The word “mortgage” is derived from Old French that was spoken in Northern France until the end of the 14th century. It’s the combination of the Latin prefix mort and Old French word gage. If you’re familiar with...
