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Finance Are We Heading Towards a Bubble? Are We Heading Towards A Bubble? Posted in Market News by John Trupin  The US housing market has been going gangbusters in recent years. Record-setting sales, record-setting home prices, and a market that has largely favored sellers, while forcing fierce competition among buyers. All of this has led some to worry that we are heading towards another housing […]
Finance How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home  Posted in Selling by John Trupin  Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the appraisal process, what […]
Finance 5 Reasons Rising Interest Rates Won’t Wreck the Housing Market 5 Reasons Rising Interest Rates Won’t Wreck the Housing Market Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate  Interest rates have been trending higher since the fall of 2017, and I fully expect they will continue in that direction – albeit relatively slowly – as we move through the balance of the year and […]
Finance How Zoning and Regulatory Costs Impact Housing Affordability
City of Portland Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update Posted in Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update byMatthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate  The following analysis of the Oregon and Southwest Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about […]
Finance How Will the Real Estate Market Respond to Rising Interest Rates? How Will the Real Estate Market Respond to Rising Interest Rates?
Finance When Buying a Short Sale Home is the Right Fit When Buying a Short Sale Home is the Right Fit Posted in Short Sales by Richard Eastern    Purchasing a home can feel overwhelming at times, but a short sale home offers a unique opportunity for a prospective buyer. A short sale occurs when a homeowner owes a lender more than their home is worth, and the lender […]
Finance How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing Posted in Buying by John Trupin  Investing in real estate is one of the world’s most venerable pathways to building wealth. When properly managed, income from renting or real estate investment trusts can provide you with the financial security to plan out the rest of your life. The conclusion is […]
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Finance Oregon & Southwest Washington Real Estate Update Oregon & Southwest Washington Real Estate Update Posted in Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update byMatthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate  The following analysis of the Oregon and Southwest Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed […]
City of Portland How Tax Reform Affects Homeowners   New tax legislation was signed into law at the end of 2017, and it included some significant changes for homeowners. These changes took effect in 2018 and do not influence your 2017 taxes.  Here’s a brief overview of this year’s tax changes and how they may affect you*.   The amount of mortgage interest […]
Finance A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build Posted in Selling, Living, and Architecture by Kenady Swan      Adding on to your current home may be your best bet if you’re short on space, but you don’t want to move or can’t find another house in the area with all the qualities you’re seeking. It’s also an […]
Finance Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home Posted in Buying by Kenady Swan    In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset. And it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowners insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that […]
Finance Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update     ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The State of Oregon added 30,600 new jobs over the past 12 months, representing an annual growth rate of 1.7%. Although job growth continues to slow, solid gains were still seen in the Construction (+7,400), Education & Health Services (+6,400), and Leisure & Hospitality (+5,200) sectors. Oregon’s unemployment rate was in […]
Finance 4 Thoughts about the right way to use Home Equity Loans 4 Thoughts about the right way to use Home Equity Loans As home prices climb, an ever increasing number of home owners are taking advantage of their extra equity by getting a home equity loan or a line of credit. But accessing your extra home equity should be done carefully, and only in a narrow […]
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