Apr 8, 2024 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Rent, Today's Marketplace, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends, Uncategorized
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to love in Lane County. With its proximity to the Cascade Mountains, the Oregon Coast, and countless rivers and lakes, the region is a paradise for hikers, bikers, and water sports enthusiasts. Whether you’re exploring the...
Feb 6, 2024 | Consumer News and Advice, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
Clare Trapasso/ Feb 6. 2024 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) Everyone talks about assumable mortgages and how they can offer homebuyers 3% and 4% mortgage rates. What are these loans and how can I find one? Assumable mortgages seem to be all the rage these days—if you’re...
Feb 2, 2024 | Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Deborah Kearns Jan 23, 2024 (Getty Images) For most of us, there’s an implicit understanding that buying a home will nearly drain your bank accounts. You’ll shell out for the down payment, the home inspection, and—just when you think you’re...
Jan 31, 2024 | Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Daniel Bortz Jan 22, 2024 Photo-illustration by Realtor.com. Source: Getty Images) Should you prepay your mortgage? For some homeowners it’s a financially savvy move—but for others, beefing up their loan payments just doesn’t make sense. To help you...
Jan 3, 2024 | Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By The Realtor.com Team (Getty Images) Congrats! You just sold your home quickly for thousands of dollars over the asking price. You may be eyeing that sell price with wide eyes, amazed that a large amount of money will soon be in your bank account. Well,...
Dec 28, 2023 | Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
By Michele Lerner Dec 27, 2023 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) If you’re monitoring the value of your home so you can sell it and reap a worthwhile profit, don’t forget to factor in the closing costs for sellers into the sale price. You may estimate that...