Monthly Archives: February 2014

3 Often Overlooked Real Estate Tax Breaks

Lots of people make lots of moves – real estate and otherwise – to minimize what they owe and maximize what they get back on their taxes. The first step is to…

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February 27, 2014

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Camp Tax Plan Hits Homeowners, Real Estate Industry Hard

In an effort to simplify the nation’s unwieldy tax code, Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.) is socking it to homeowners. His proposal as chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee,…

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February 26, 2014

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Buying A House? Here Are 6 Reasons To LOVE A 20% Down Payment

There are many challenges that come into play when you’re in the market to buy a home. According to Trulia’s TRLA -1.85% American Dream survey, the number one obstacles to homeownership is saving enough for…

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February 26, 2014

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Mortgage News – Housing Stays Strong into New Year

Home loan applications increased in early January, as a weaker-than-expected December employment report sent interest rates lower. Home loan rates had been on the rise up until the report, and…

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February 24, 2014

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Portland’s 25 hottest neighborhoods of 2013

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February 21, 2014

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Mortgage Rate Projections for 2014

It is projected that if the Fed continues to cut back on bond purchases that long term mortgage rates would start to climb. Many experts felt that Janet Yellen, who…

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February 18, 2014

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Close On Time- Guaranteed!

Great real estate industry companies work together!  Not only do we offer a 59 day seller’s guarantee, check out one of our preferred lender’s guarantees…

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February 13, 2014

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My House Feels So Boring After Seeing These 33 Awesome Things.

   I Want Them All, Especially #5. Each of us probably have an idea about what our individual dream homes would look like. Maybe your dream home would have a…

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February 12, 2014

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Buying A Home After A Short Sale – How Long Do You Have To Wait?

There are many factors that will affect your ability to qualify for a loan in order to buy a house again after a short sale. If you have taken good…

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February 11, 2014

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Incredible Home Catwalks Make for Purr-fectly Happy Felines

Walkways and tunnels custom built to the tune of about $35,000 keep a homeowner’s 18 cats on cloud nine In 1988, when home builder Peter Cohen moved into his house…

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February 10, 2014

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