To all of our wonderful clients and friends, We hope you are all well and staying safe. In this ever-changing landscape that we are finding ourselves in the midst of, we wanted to be sure that we were communicating with all of you on how we are adjusting and continuing to work on your behalf.  […]

What is a home warranty? Home warranties are actually service contracts that can be purchased to protect homeowners against unexpected home appliance and system repairs. They are good for a certain period of time, normally one year. Home warranties are renewable after the initial contract period.  Although these service contracts are pretty common in today’s […]

Understanding Your Credit Score Take a close look at your credit score before you begin your search to buy a house. Are you a first-time homebuyer? Maybe you are looking to purchase up or to downsize. Your credit score and buying a house go hand in hand. You should have a basic understanding of your […]

Have you heard that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have increased loan limits for conforming loans? Well, maybe you have heard and maybe not and maybe if you have, you are wondering what does this mean? The 2020 loan limit changes have increased buying power for many home buyers or for those that are looking […]

What is the right price home for you? Understanding preliminary mortgage financing and the steps to take is an important part of the homebuying process. How much can you afford? How much do you want to spend? This depends on a lot of factors. How much you can afford is one thing but how much […]

The Oregon Dept. of Energy(ODOE) established a new Home Energy Score initiative in early 2019 to offer a standardized approach to home energy scoring in Portland. The official website can be viewed here. Home Energy Scores in Portland are meant to help homeowners and homebuyers identify improvements that can be made in order to make […]