Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout the year. Elijah de la Campa, Senior Economist at Redfin, ... » Learn More about Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?
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Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbers aren’t factoring in: and that’s home equity. Here’s a ... » Learn More about Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?
Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?
If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you.In the housing market, there’s a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates ... » Learn More about Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?
Buying a Fixer-Upper vs. Move-In-Ready: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
(Submitted by Lisa Roberts.) If you want to make the best choice for your needs and budget in Eastern Oregon, you should consider buying a fixer-upper vs. move-in-ready home! More precisely, you should consider the pros, cons, and various other factors, or you might seriously regret your ... » Learn More about Buying a Fixer-Upper vs. Move-In-Ready: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
What You Really Need To Know About Home Price Headlines
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know.A lot of that fear is probably coming from what you’re hearing in the media or reading online. But here’s the ... » Learn More about What You Really Need To Know About Home Price Headlines