Renting vs Buying: 2021 Wrap Up

Renting vs Buying: 2021 Wrap Up

With rental properties getting scarcer and scarcer, you might be considering taking the plunge and purchasing a home. There are a number of good reasons to opt for home ownership, not the least of which is you don’t have to get permission to do things like...
Does My Prequalification Carry Over to Next Year?

Does My Prequalification Carry Over to Next Year?

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...
Why Should I Buy a Rental Property in Michigan?

Why Should I Buy a Rental Property in Michigan?

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...
Oregon’s Housing Market

Oregon’s Housing Market

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...
What Type of Loan Do I Need To Build a House?

What Type of Loan Do I Need To Build a House?

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...
How To Find the Perfect Neighborhood for Your New Home

How To Find the Perfect Neighborhood for Your New Home

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...