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Keep your Credit Score high while shopping for a Mortgage Loan

So, you’re shopping for a mortgage and the lender wants to “pull your credit”. Only, you don’t want her to — you’re worried it will harm your FICO. 30 years ago, it’s a concern that made sense. Today, it’s nonsense and … Continue reading

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How long does it take to close a Portland home loan?

How long do you have to wait to get your keys for your new home? Or how long will your refinance loan take, so you can start benefiting with today’s record-low mortgage rates? Watch today’s video for crystal clear answers … Continue reading

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Portland real estate UPDATE – Higher appraisals and Lower rates

Temperatures may be cooling off, but the local housing market is heating up! We have just hit NEW RECORD lows for mortgage rates, and many of our appraisals are coming in HIGHER than expected. This is a video update you … Continue reading

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Lawmakers won’t defend Mortgage-Interest Deduction

The Republican National Committee voted to not defend the mortgage-interest deduction, in hopes of leaving the door open wider for a broader reform of the IRS tax code. Democrats also discussed the same thing a few months ago. So will … Continue reading

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Portland rental rates rise – Time to buy!

Rental rates in the Portland market rose almost 10% in the past year. With housing prices and mortgage rates at all-time lows, it’s time to buy! Watch today’s video as show you a real-life comparison of renting vs buying, plus … Continue reading

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Portland renters can buy a home with little or zero down

Renters should realize how easy it really can be to buy a home, minimal or zero downpayment, and even with a few dings on their credit. Forward this video link to your friends & family, and let’s change the local … Continue reading

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New rules for Short Sales makes them easier and faster

Fannie-Mae and Freddie-Mac have just made it a lot easier and faster for underwater homeowners to sell their home. Watch today’s video for details!

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Greece and Fed Reserve just handed U.S. housing market a gift

The recent elections in Greece and comments by the Federal Reserve have given our housing market a gift, at least temporarily.  Watch today’s video to find out what happened and how you can benefit from this!

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Portland real estate prices JUMP 7%, and more FHA changes coming!

RMLS released a report on Friday that showed over 7% gain on sold home prices from May 2011 to May 2012 … proving the Portland real estate market is heating up! Also, there are more FHA loan changes coming this … Continue reading

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The Greek Impact on U.S. Housing Market

BIG NEWS coming out of Greece this weekend, as its citizens vote on whether to exit the European Union. The outcome could have a major impact on U.S. borrowing rates for mortgages and other credit. Watch this video for details!

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