Some Highlights When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses. From saving for your down payment to getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ll want to make sure you keep your financial plan on track from the beginning. Let’s ... » Learn More about Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Archives for January 2021
What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a source of income. However, we need to give it some ... » Learn More about What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market
The best places in Eastern Oregon for job seekers
(Submitted by Lisa Roberts.) Oregon is a beautiful state, quite famous for its incredible nature and breathtaking scenery. But, if you travel east of the Cascades, you will find an even more amazingly diverse region. From an economic point of view, Eastern Oregon has plenty of divergent land and ... » Learn More about The best places in Eastern Oregon for job seekers
Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to the experts, in many cases, it’s ... » Learn More about Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on hold and wait for the lowest rates ... » Learn More about Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
