Property Tax Deferral for Seniors and People with Disabilities
What is a property tax deferral? The Oregon Legislature established programs that allow qualifying citizens to delay paying property taxes on their residences – including manufactured homes,...
View ArticleUtility Issues with Rental Properties, by Troy Rappold, Rappold Property...
When a rental property that is occupied by a tenant is sold to a new owner there are many details that require diligent attention. One of these areas is the utility billing and interim billing. Interim...
View ArticleThe Advantage of Property Management, By Troy Rappold
In business, the slogan “Just Do It!” rings true and will serve you well. In the world of Property Management this is applicable as well. After all, we are trying to grow our business and be successful...
View ArticleAsking Prices and Inventory for Homes in Portland Oregon June 3rd 2013
As of June 03 2013 there were about 8,714 single family and condo homes listed for sale in Portland Oregon. The median asking price of these homes was approximately $285,077. Since this time last...
View ArticleAsking Prices and Inventory for Homes in Portland Oregon
As of April 08 2013 there were about 8,039 single family and condo homes listed for sale in Portland Oregon. The median asking price of these homes was approximately $274,000. Since this time last...
View ArticleDeclining Home Inventory Affecting Sales, by Mortgage Implode Blog
This past week, several reports were released, all of which showed that declining home inventory is affecting sales. This decline is creating a seller’s market in which multiple bids are being made...
View ArticleMultnomahForeclosures.com Updated with New Notice of Default Lists
Visit MultnomahForeclosures.com for the notice of default lists (Homes in Foreclosure) for Multnomah County and other Oregon counties. Multnomah Country Foreclosures http://multnomahforeclosures.com...
View ArticleTop court ruling leaves Oregon’s residential real estate market in limbo, by...
In a ruling the Oregon Supreme Court will soon review, the Oregon Court of Appeals on July 18 issued a major decision.The case, Niday v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., et al, held that...
View ArticleBest Mortgage Rates in History … thanks to Greece!
We have just been handed a gift by the Greeks once again. This is the best time in history to lock a purchase or refinance loan. Special deals for underwater homeowners and jumbo Filed under: Bank...
View ArticleApply Again for a Mortgage Refinance After Denial, Rosemary Rugnetta,...
Despite what has been heard about the mortgage market for the past several years, it is not all gloom and doom for everyone. More homeowners are not underwater than there are those that are underwater....
View ArticleHow to get a home loan without an appraisal!
Did you know there are actually mortgage loan programs available that don’t require you to have an appraisal? Did you know that if you qualify for the HARP refinance program, it doesn’t matter how far...
View ArticleThink you have to sell your home first before buying another? Think Again!
The home purchase market is getting more competitive. Many homeowners think they have to sell first before buying … but that isn’t necessarily true. Watch today’s video as I explain the options to get...
View ArticleMy current lender won’t do a HARP refinance for me … why not?
Not all lenders are as flexible with the new HARP refi program as we are. Did you know that you may be able to refinance, no matter how far upside-down you are? And even if you have...
View ArticleHigher LTV Jumbo loans now available, along with looser guidelines!
Did you know we can do a Jumbo Mortgage Loan up to 90% loan-to-value? We also have Jumbo’s and Equity Lines available for 2nd homes! Filed under: Bank Owned Property, Bend Real Estate, Central Oregon...
View ArticleClient approved for refinance at 146% LTV with NO appraisal!
I love the new HARP 2.0 program! Doesn’t matter how far upside-down you are … we can get it done, and the rates are phenomenal. Lots of loosening lending guidelines – tell your friends and family to...
View ArticleFinance up to 20 home at the same time, and more new loan programs!
You have got to hear about these new loan products we have available … such as 20-financed properties, only ONE-year taxes for self-employed borrowers, asset-based loans, and more … watch today’s...
View ArticleBig Rate Improvement, and new AMAZING mortgage loan products!
Happy Easter everyone! You have got to hear about these new loan products we have available … such as 20-financed properties, only ONE-year taxes for self-employed borrowers, asset-based loans, and...
View ArticleIs the 42-month refi boom finally over? Maybe so, and here’s why!
Everyone knows that mortgage rates have been at or near record lows since late 2008 … however there are still may who haven’t taken advantage yet. Watch today and find out why you should lock in your...
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