Aug 23, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Today's Top Consumer News
Getty Images You probably never thought that purchasing a new car could impair your ability to get a mortgage for a home. It’s one of several moves that you should consider carefully before applying for a big loan. Mortgage lenders will be taking a deep dive into your...
Jul 26, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
Eugene, Oregon Photography: Alamy per The Guardian Sellers have benefited immensely from the rebound in home buying that has occurred in the wake of the pandemic. Across the United States, dozens upon dozens of major housing markets have tipped heavily in favor of...
Jul 23, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
(fizkes/Getty Images) If you’re buying a home, you probably know that paying for the property isn’t the only expense you’ll incur. Among other things, you’ll also want to buy home insurance to protect this valuable asset in the event of unforeseen problems, from...
Jul 19, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
(iStock) One of the biggest hurdles in buying a home is coming up with a down payment—the large chunk of cash that’s typically required to secure a mortgage for a house. Fortunately, most lenders today offer a wide range of down payment options for 5%, 10%,...
Jul 12, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
If you’re looking to buy a house in Oregon, you can no longer send letters to sway the seller. This long-lasting practice of writing a “buyer love letter” is now banned after Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 2550 in June. Some believe the idea...
Jul 9, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
(Getty Images) While home buyers might hope that they will qualify for a mortgage from the usual financial institutions, like a bank, they may find that their spotty credit score is an obstacle that prevents them from qualifying. What then? One...