First Things First: Buy A House!
It's scary and exciting all at the same time when you buy a house! But once you understand the process, you’ll be glad to start house-hunting. Owning a home is part and parcel of the American dream. Don’t let fear…
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
Refinancing your mortgage is a big step, but there are many good reasons to consider it. Accessing a better interest rate or shortening the length of your mortgage are two great reasons to refinance, but there are many other good…
Try Owner Financing
Owner financing is a method of home financing in which the owner of the property holds the loan for the buyer. Owner financing is also known as seller financing or seller carryback. In owner financing, the home buyer pays their…
Use The Internet To Find Your New Home!
Internet listings of homes for sale have steadily risen for many years, but since Coronavirus put a halt to most personal interactions last year, we really pushed the internet to handle virtual open houses, 3-D modeling and virtual interior decorating,…
Soft Or Hard Maple?
Maple is the most prolific tree in North America. This species delights across the United States in varieties of red, sugar, silver, boxelder, and bigleaf. Additionally, the maple provides wood in both soft and hard. It’s easy to understand why…
Should You Refinance?
There really hasn't been a better time to consider a home refinance than now! Mortgage interest rates are currently as low as 2.84% for a 30-year mortgage 1.95% for a 15-year mortgage. If you're paying any percentage higher than those…
What’s The Deal With The Housing Shortage in Eugene?
America is experiencing a profound housing shortage, not just here in Eugene and Springfield Oregon. In a balanced housing market, you'll find a six-month inventory of houses, which means the available housing would be enough to last for six months.…
Who’s Your Realtor?
Real estate sales all across the country are a little nuts right now. Home prices have trended up for a few years now, and there's no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. The reason for the boom in Oregon…
Oak Versus Cherry Kitchen Cabinets
There are many wood options from which to choose when shopping for or building your kitchen cabinets. Hardwoods and softwoods are the most popular choices in North America, but you can also find tropical hardwoods that are not native to…
Curb Appeal Will Sell Your Home
It doesn’t take a lot of money to make a big difference in your home’s curb appeal. If your home’s curb appeal makes a great first impression, you’re likely to sell it fast. Small details make an impression if you…