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Greece and Fed Reserve just handed U.S. housing market a gift
The recent elections in Greece and comments by the Federal Reserve have given our housing market a gift, at least temporarily. Watch today’s video to find out what happened and how you can benefit...
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Serious Delinquency rates declined in May, by...
Fannie Mae reported that the Single-Family Serious Delinquency rate declined in May to 3.57% from 3.63% April. The serious delinquency rate is down from 4.14% in May last year, and this is the lowest...
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FHA Eases Requirements for Condo Certification, from Melissa Stashin, Pacific...
HUD announced in a recent Mortgagee Letter that temporary provisions have been made to the condominium project approval guidelines. These new provisions took affect September 13, 2012 and will stay in...
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Nearly Half of U.S. Families Teetering on Edge of Ruin. by MANDI WOODRUFF,...
In the past few years, Americans have certainly learned a thing or two about how quickly disaster can strike. And with each Hurricane Sandy, housing crisis, and stock market crash that rocks our world,...
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As Inventories Shrink, So Do Seller Concessions, by RisMedia
With inventories down and prices up, sellers are ending the costly incentives they have been forced to offer buyers during the six-year long buyers’ market. Concession-free transactions make...
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3 Stress-Free Packing Tips For Moving Into Your New Home, by Steph Noble
Moving everything in your house to your new |Oregon| home can be an overwhelming task. You never realize how much stuff you actually own until you try to fit it all into boxes and move it somewhere...
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3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Can Cost Thousands, by Steph Noble
Buying real estate for the first time is a very exciting step in life. It is likely to be one of the biggest financial commitments that you make, so it’s very important to navigate the purchasing...
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Asking Prices and Inventory for Homes in Portland Oregon
As of April 08 2013 there were about 8,039 single family and condo homes listed for sale in Portland Oregon. The median asking price of these homes was approximately $274,000. Since this time last...
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How To Have the Best Garage Sale Ever At Your Home, by Steph Noble
It’s getting close to that time of year again — time to have a garage sale at your home! Here are a few tips to help you have your most successful garage sale ever. Advertise Your Sale In Local...
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Multnomahforeclosures.com: Updated Notice of Default Lists April 25th, 2013
Visit MultnomahForeclosures.com for the notice of default lists (Homes in Foreclosure) for Multnomah County and other Oregon counties. Multnomah Country Foreclosures...
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Asking Prices and Inventory for Homes in Portland Oregon June 3rd 2013
As of June 03 2013 there were about 8,714 single family and condo homes listed for sale in Portland Oregon. The median asking price of these homes was approximately $285,077. Since this time last...
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4 Tips On Giving Your Mudroom A Makeover, by Steph Noble, Northwest Mortgage...
From crunched-up leaves stuck to bottoms of shoes to bulky coats shed as soon as kids walk through the door, mudrooms are ideal for keeping outdoor dirt, wet clothing and outerwear from being strewn...
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Asking Prices and Inventory for Homes in Portland Oregon, by Deptofnumbers.com
As of March 17 2014 there were about 7,821 single family and condo homes listed for sale in Portland Oregon. The median asking price of these homes was approximately $299,000. Since this time last...
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The Advantage of Property Management, By Troy Rappold
In business, the slogan “Just Do It!” rings true and will serve you well. In the world of Property Management this is applicable as well. After all, we are trying to grow our business and be successful...
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Utility Issues with Rental Properties, by Troy Rappold, Rappold Property...
When a rental property that is occupied by a tenant is sold to a new owner there are many details that require diligent attention. One of these areas is the utility billing and interim billing. Interim...
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