If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to get help. For homeowners experiencing financial hardship this year, the CARES Act provides mortgage payment deferral options, creating much-needed relief in these ... » Learn More about 5 Steps to Follow When Applying for Forbearance
Sellers
Why It’s Important to Price Your House Right Today
Even in today’s sellers’ market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are forecasted to increase by ... » Learn More about Why It’s Important to Price Your House Right Today
Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or keeping it on the market this ... » Learn More about Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season
Ways to Hold Title in Oregon
Common Ways of Vesting in Real Estate As an Individual An individual may hold title in their own name, whether married or unmarried, e.g, Jane Doe, an individual. (Adding the words "an individual" is optional.)If the individual is married and is alone in title, the spouse has no right or ... » Learn More about Ways to Hold Title in Oregon
Closing Costs Explained
When you are buying or selling real estate, you receive a statement of your estimated closing costs (for buyers it's typically called a Good Faith Estimate and for sellers it's typically called an Estimate of Net Proceeds). This chart helps break down some of those estimated closing costs, but know ... » Learn More about Closing Costs Explained