Homeowners insurance tends to be one of those things that people think about after the fire burns the house down or the flood heavily damages the home. Doing a little extra research when you are beginning the home buying process can potentially save you and your family a lot of heartache down the road.
Archive for February, 2012
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Tax Benefits of Home Ownership!
February 27th, 2012 
admin Oh, I’ll never forget how glorious the time was when I did my taxes after having bought our first home. As I left my accountant’s office I felt this weird sensation on my face. I think it was….wait…a smile? This was huge considering the previous year I left feeling like I had just gotten run […]
10 Questions to Ask your Lender
February 25th, 2012 admin 1. What are the most popular mortgages you offer? Why are they so popular? 2. Which type of mortgage plan do you think would be best for me? Why? 3. Are your rates, terms, fees, and closing costs negotiable? 4. Will I have to buy private mortgage insurance? If so, how much will it cost, […]
Where and Why are Foreigners Buying U.S. Real Estate?
February 24th, 2012 admin Very cool infographic on where and why foreigners are buying United States real estate. When times are tough, there is always someone cashing in . Our housing crisis which led to very low home prices caught the attention of many foreign investors. 8% of real estate is purchased by foreign investors. So which states are […]
Taking the Stress out of Homebuying in Portland
February 22nd, 2012 admin Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
February 20th, 2012 admin Buying a home is a big deal but don’t freak out! This purchase, for most people, is the largest purchase you will make. And for something that involves hundreds of thousands of dollars…well it should be a little complicated. Preparation is key. So when you are getting ready to make your first Portland home purchase, […]
Tiny Houses are all the Rage!
February 17th, 2012 admin Forget the giant house with a bunch of unused space and a big price tag! The new rage is tiny houses! Yay! Here’s a list of some of the coolest tiny homes, with one even being from Portland. Go here.
The Latest Portland Housing Report
February 16th, 2012 admin The year has started off on a very positive note. Sales activity in the Portland metro area continued to show improvement in closed and pending sales when comparing this January to the same month a year ago. Closed sales experienced a 18.3% increase, posting the highest numbers for January since 2007. Pending sales saw growth […]
Graphic of Mortgage/Financing Options!
February 15th, 2012 admin As I’ve said many times before, I love finding a great info-graphic! I just learned that they were referred to as info-graphics, btw. So here’s another one I found on different financing options that are out there. This one was last updated in August 2011, so it shouldn’t be too far off! […]
How to Landscape and Personalize your Bare Portland Yard!
February 14th, 2012 admin This time of year I find myself frantically working in my yard preparing it for spring and summer. When I bought my house, the yard was like an empty canvas. I’ve spent a lot of time adding personality to what was a large and very plain front and back yard. It also adds a lot […]
