Even though houses are still flying off the market here in Lane County, you can increase your home's value before you sell it. When it comes to home improvements, you can spend as little or as much as you’d like.…
When you know how lenders use your credit score and report, it’s easy to improve your credit score! Although it won’t happen overnight, (you didn’t create it overnight, either!) you can make a major improvement in relatively little time when…
Getting behind on your mortgage is terrifying. Regardless the reasons you’ve fallen behind, you should know that you have options to keep your home. In Oregon, the foreclosure process in usually nonjudicial, which means that the lender seeks to foreclose…
Tax benefits still beckon for home ownership. If you’ve been on the fence about taking the plunge into buying a new home or upgrading, there’s no better time than now to jump in. Make 2020 your year for home ownership…
Are you asking yourself how to keep your home safe from foreclosure? Despite our rising economy, many Americans are still facing financial difficulties. No matter how hopeless it may seem, you have options. You should always keep your lender informed…
If you’re thinking about buying a home, a better credit score will help you before you apply for a home loan. Lenders will pull your financial history when evaluating your credit worthiness, so it’s smart to pull your own report…
Do yourself a favor and hire a realtor when you’re ready to sell your home! A real estate professional is just that: A Professional. Realtors are property experts. They guide you through the sale of your house, putting their education…
Real estate financing doesn’t always fit into a familiar box. Loan products from your local bank and government entities like FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac have long enjoyed popularity, but borrowers have other choices, too. Not every borrower fits into…
Figuring mortgage cost on a home can be confusing. Even if this isn’t your first experience with buying a home and calculating your costs, the process leaves many stymied. Knowing all the components will help you understand what’s involved and…
If you’re thinking about buying a home, check your credit report before you apply for a home loan. The first thing any lender will do when they talk to you is pull your financial history so they can evaluate your…