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Is September Time to Buy?

Is September Time to Buy?

In short, while high-interest rates do create a higher payment, that payment is temporary and can be refinanced later. Once rates begin to drop, prices are expected to rise rapidly, creating bidding wars again.

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Occupancy Exceptions for Conventional Loans

Occupancy Exceptions for Conventional Loans

Did you know Conventional loans allow for occupancy exceptions in certain circumstances?
Occupancy exceptions can be made for borrowers buying a home for a child or parent to qualify with owner-occupied terms.

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July Mortgage Market Update

July Mortgage Market Update

The mortgage market remained flat heading into July 2023. Current market consensus points to the Fed continuing incremental rate increases to slow inflation.

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Crystal Rilee Park Master Plan & Visioning OPEN HOUSE

Crystal Rilee Park Master Plan & Visioning OPEN HOUSE

Bob and Crystal Rilee Park Master Plan & Visioning OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, June 21, 6 – 7 PM: Calling Oregon Equestrians

Bob and Crystal Rilee Park Master Plan & Visioning OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, June 21, 6 – 7 PM: Calling Oregon Equestrians

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June Mortgage Market Update

June Mortgage Market Update

Year-over-Year Home Price Growth was 4.3% nationally, but quarterly price growth is slowing rapidly due to increased pressure from rising mortgage rates. Increasing mortgage rates are adding pressure to borrowers already sensitive to monthly payments. Talk with your lender about tools and strategies to stay on budget.

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156 Acres for Luxurious Country Living

156 Acres for Luxurious Country Living

This historic homestead stands on 156 verdant acres with: a luxurious main residence and two additional homes, events hall, auto shop, six bay hangar-styled shop, barn and more in a private, bucolic setting all just five minutes to urban convenience in Oregon City, Oregon.

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A Sit Down at Brindle Ridge Farms

Brindle Ridge Farms, a hunter/jumper training, boarding and riding school conveniently located in Ridgefield, Washington is for sale. Features of this well-designed equestrian center and estate include: brand new 75' x 180' indoor arena with 10 stalls, new outdoor...

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May Mortgage News

May Mortgage News

Get the latest May Mortgage News. Recently there has been a slew of misinformation reported on FHFA’s changes to Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs), specifically, news citing that high-credit borrowers will be charged more than low-credit borrowers.

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Kentucky Derby Watch Party Roundup

Kentucky Derby Watch Party Roundup

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most exciting sporting events of the year, and it’s only fitting to watch it in style. Here are some of the best watch parties in Oregon Wine Country, where you can enjoy a delicious meal, a glass of wine, and the best view of the race.

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Holding Out for a Crash? Don’t

Holding Out for a Crash? Don’t

Here in the Portland Metro and Willamette Valley, while velocity and overall real estate transactions continue to be slower than a year ago, the data IS NOT showing any hint of a crash. Real estate consumer sentiment is actually rising, homes that come to the market are still continuing to move, and homes are again selling for over list price.

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Postponed: Crystal Rilee Equestrian Trails Work Party

Postponed: Crystal Rilee Equestrian Trails Work Party

Equestrian trails work party to further strengthen the equestrian community’s commitment to preserving equestrian access to Crystal Rilee’s legacy of an equestrian trail network in the Willamette Valley’s Wilsonville/Newberg area. This event is postponed due to Oregon rain. New date TBD.

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Q1’s Stable Pricing and Low Velocity

Q1’s Stable Pricing and Low Velocity

Stable Pricing and Low Velocity as 2023’s Q1 ends. As we head into Q2 here’s what we’re seeing in the Buyer demand remains strong – absorption is in the 95-100% range and Days on Market is falling.

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Big Snow Days on the Farm

To anyone who was stuck in Portland or on a freeway trying to get home, our sincerest condolences. That was a surprising weather system to experience so late in February.

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Oregon & Metro Area February Stats

Oregon & Metro Area February Stats

Inventory decreased to 1.9 months in February. Total

market time increased to 71 days.

Comparing the first two months of 2023 to the same

period in 2022, new listings (3,727) decreased 24.1%,

pending sales (3,396) decreased 27.3%, and closed sales

(2,537) decreased 33.8%.

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Washington February Market Stats

Washington February Market Stats

Low inventory is once again creating multiple offers where good inventory is absorbed quickly. Sellers getting into the market now have less competition. The addition of 5,231 new listings during February was around 300 more than January, but down from the year-ago volume of 7,920 new listings.

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FHA Insurance Premium Reduction & Interest Rates

FHA Insurance Premium Reduction & Interest Rates

A 400k FHA loan would previously have required a mortgage insurance premium of $283.33/month. That same premium is now just $183.33/month, a savings of $100.00/month or approximately 15k in additional buying power.

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Portland Metro January Metrics

Portland Metro January Metrics

Here in the metro area, new listings decreased 16.0% from the 2,307 listed in January 2022, and increased 80.6% from the 1,073 listed in December 2022. But inventory is still LOW!

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Rodeo Advocacy Round Up

Rodeo Advocacy Round Up

The Los Angeles City Council is pushing an ordinance to ban rodeos in Los Angeles. The language is broad and will reach into other areas that impact the western way of life and other events that include livestock. Here are a few helpful resources and tools for understanding and advocating for western sport in your area.

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Crystal Rilee Equestrian Park Update

Crystal Rilee Equestrian Park Update

At last week’s Chehalem Heritage Trails Advisory Committee meeting, use recommendations to be made to Chehalem Parks and Recreation District were presented and discussed. These include the separation of the East (cyclists) and West (equestrians) sides with the installation of supporting signage. 

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