Mar 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels As interest rates plummeted throughout 2020, mortgage refinancing became a major avenue to saving money in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. But those who took the plunge need to be aware of how opting to refinance could...
Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most fascinating places in the whole world is right here in Oregon, and it’s known as Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake is known as one of the seven wonders of Oregon. Probably the most talked about tourist attraction in Oregon, 500,000 people come...
Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
(Updated March 3, 2021) **An appointment is required for pickup. See “Make Appointment” link below to access our online form.** The City of Eugene, in partnership with Business Oregon, is offering free personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to...
Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Oregon Legislative Emergency Board on January 8, 2021, allocated $100 million to fund a new Commercial Rent Relief Program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and landlords adversely affected by economic conditions as a direct result of the...
Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. And the answer is: You bet! Sure, you may remember way back to 2018 and its new tax code—aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—changed some rules for homeowners. But rest assured that if you sold your home...
Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
A federal judge has delivered a potential blow to the national eviction moratorium first issued under the Trump administration. J. Campbell Barker, federal district judge for the Eastern District of Texas who was nominated by President Trump, ruled that the powers...
Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reversed course this week, moving up to a 2.81% average. That marks its highest point since mid-November, Freddie Mac reports. “Economic spending has improved, due to the most recent stimulus, but supply chain shortages are causing...
Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s a big question with no easy answer: Should you keep renting, or is it time to think about buying a home? One of the major benefits of being a homeowner is building equity with each mortgage payment, instead of putting money into your landlord’s pocket. But that...
Feb 19, 2021 | EAR Local News
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently between 25 and 40 years old. These are often considered prime homebuying years when many people begin to form their own households and...
