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...
Jun 22, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
For millions of Americans, homeownership is the cornerstone of a life with security, with dignity, and with hope. A home is more than four walls and a roof; it is a place where we can celebrate triumphs and weather the trials of life. A place where we can watch our...
Jun 15, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
There’s a host of reasons for downsizing to a smaller home. You might want to pocket the savings and build upon your nest egg. Maybe you’re ready for a new adventure and eager to move to a high-rise condo in the city. Or finally—the kids have flown the coop, and you...
Jun 3, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
Because of the bravery and sacrifices of veterans and active military, the rest of the country’s civilians can live the American dream in safety. As one tangible way to say “thank you for your service,” current and former members of the military have access to...