Archive for the ‘interest rates’ Category

Say Goodbye to The Buyer’s Market in Portland!

In the blink of an eye we went from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market.  How did this happen and what does that even mean you say?  Well, it means that inventory has gone way down.  Wayyyy down.  So when there’s less to choose from, it gives seller’s the upper hand.  Prices are beginning […]

Is The Portland Real Estate Market Finally Getting Better?

The past few weeks I have noticed a major surge in my business and I’m sure I’m not the only agent that has experienced this. Buyers are gearing up to buy, which is a common event come spring time every year. What has been unexpected though, is the amount of activity in the market. Many […]

Tax Benefits of Home Ownership!

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 […]

Interest Rates Tick Downward..Again!

I feel like I’m blogging this same thing over and over. But I’m guessing you would want to know if rates are going down, even if it means I’m a broken record! Mortgage rates once again inched lower this past week, lowering the cost of borrowing and increasing housing affordability.