Home Loan Rates Decline Again!!!

April30
"Missed Opportunity" - Alfa Here is a re-post of a very interesting article on mortgage rates written by Eric Newman of American Pacific Mortgage (with permission).  Please don't hesitate to call Eric at 503-698-5801 for more information.  Interest rate… Read More

Top Ten Misconceptions About 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges of Investment Real Estate!

April25
"Misconceptions" by Mark Spinner Another great article on 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges of investment property written by Toija Beutler, attorney and regional manager of IPX 1031 Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. Purchasing investment properties h… Read More

Average 30-Year Fixed Home Mortgage Rates Since 1983! Need I Say More?

April23
George Strait - "Need I Say More?" Need I say more?  Just in case you need some inspiration, here is the average Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac mortgage rate since 1983, the average FHA mortgage rates since 1993 and the 200-yr look back at mortgage rates.  VERY INTERESTING! [nggallery id=43]… Read More

What’s the BUZZ with Radon?

April17
"What's the Buzz" - Jesus Christ Superstar It seems that every few years there's something new to worry about when buying and selling real estate.  Lately, radon testing is becoming quite prevalent.  Perhaps, not quite as popular as whole house/pest and dry rot inspections, oil tank sweeps/soils testing or sewer scopes...but, getting there!  Should you be concerned?  Radon is a naturally occurring gas, which is odorless, colorless, tasteless and decays from uranium deposits contained in certain types of rocks and soil.  Radon can be found anywhere and is not relegated to only homes w… Read More

April 2013 Portland Metro Real Estate Update!!

April11
A Medley of Songs About Spring   APRIL 2013 PORTLAND METRO REAL ESTATE UPDATE! As another "Spring has Sprung", we continue to enjoy a "contingent real estate recovery" in the Portland Metropolitan area!  So, why with all the recent relatively good news in the economy, the stock market and in real estate do I use the term "contingent".  Well, more to come in this post on that.  Both accepted offers and closed sales earned a "Best March since 2007" award (and, remember I've often mentioned that according to our Regional Multiple Listing stats, March 2007 was the height of our … Read More