(Shared by Umatilla County Commissioner George Murdock.) To: Public Officials From: George Murdock Subject: Weekly Public Officials Update – Providing Information, Advocacy and Commentary Date: June 2, 2021 – Volume 58 Total Cases – ... » Learn More about Umatilla County Public Officials Update, June 2, 2021
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Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams? If your needs have changed, it’s a great time to upgrade – there’s likely high demand for your current house, and today’s low mortgage rates can ... » Learn More about Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again
During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies out of business (ex. Lehman Brothers) and many more into bankruptcy. The financial crisis that accompanied the current pandemic ... » Learn More about Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again
Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand
Home price appreciation continues to accelerate. Today, prices are driven by the simple concept of supply and demand. Pricing of any item is determined by how many items are available compared to how many people want to buy that item. As a result, the strong year-over-year home price appreciation is ... » Learn More about Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand
In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auction’s Reserve Price
For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of their house, then tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the listing price. Buyers would then try to determine how ... » Learn More about In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auction’s Reserve Price