The Oregon Legislature has recently passed, and the Governor has signed, House Bill 2916. Here’s a quick summary: It applies to lenders who hold mortgage
Snidely Whiplash, Arch Villain, Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon This post follows on the heels of my discussion of Oregon’s Foreclosure problems, here. At this
As we know, during the easy credit era of the recent past, many, many people borrowed well in excess of 80% of their home’s purchase
As the Realtor® industry enters into 2011, there is little question but that short sales are going to be around for a while. It will
Lately, there have been some stories about Realtors® and/or title companies having to pay a foreign seller’s federal income tax that was not withheld at
Well, these are interesting times. One would have thought short-cutting the lending process by making poorly underwritten loans would have been a wake-up call to lenders. Apparently not. Now the entire lending industry is caught short-cutting the foreclosure process as well. Read on.
After the few short months since starting my solo real estate practice, I have met with dozens of folks experiencing the trauma of dealing with
Woodstove & Fireplace Insert Certification Law As of August 1, 2010, Oregon law requires all sellers of “residential structures” to remove and destroy uncertified woodstoves
We are experiencing a buyers’ market in residential housing today. In other words, the number of available homes far exceeds the number of available buyers. Selling a home today is more than just planting a sign in the yard. It requires a knowledge of the current statistics, a marketing plan, and a skill to keep the closing on track. In short, it takes a good Realtor to successfully sell a home today. But there are thousands of Realtors in Oregon. How does a homeowner find the right one for them?
The National Association of Realtors has published some excellent summaries and charts for local markets. Their Oregon research covers Portland, Salem, and Eugene.
