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How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment?
One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move faster than you think. Using data from […] Read More
Home Is Where the Heart Is [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe... Read More
Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home
As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel, too. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports: “Second homes (i.e., […] Read More
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe a home is a better investment […] Read More
10 Home Inspection Issues Red Flags
Most homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed and shouldn’t be dealbreakers. That said, there are some issues that are more serious and should give the buyer pause if not addressed adequately. 10 Home Inspection Red Flags 1.... Read More
Winter Adventures in Central Oregon!
It’s no secret that we Central Oregonians live in the heart of adventure land year round. The most beautiful landscapes, the best breweries, more than 23o waterfalls in the state, and we would argue that we also have some of the best people. So if you’re newer to the area, or even if you’re a... Read More
Food Drive + Operation Warm a Veteran
Join us in giving back this holiday season! We will be taking in donations at our office through December 18th! The goods you donate will benefit Operation Warm a Veteran by Gateway Mortgage Group. We chose to include our annual food drive in partnership with this cause for the holiday season! Please stop by the... Read More
New Home Search Questionnaire – Check it Out!
In the ever growing market of Real Estate, you can’t go online and search for a home without being bombarded by phone calls. It’s almost worse than health insurance… almost. So we’ve created a form for you to fill out at your own convenience where we do all the work for you. Click the link... Read More
Home Winterization Tips
Sprinkler System Winterization Irrigation lines will need to be drained or blown out prior to freezing. Air pressure is most commonly used to carry out this procedure which insures that water does not collect in lines, freeze, and then rupture, all leading to costly repairs. We suggest contacting a local landscaper to discuss this procedure.... Read More