Monthly Archives: March 2014

Unemployed Millennials and Sluggish Construction Holding Back Housing Recovery

Trulia TRLA -1.46%’s Housing Barometer shows that 4 of the 5 key housing indicators improved over the past year: prices, the delinquency+foreclosure rate, non-distressed home sales, and young-adult employment are all in…

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March 31, 2014

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Beaverton and Oak Grove, Oregon – In The 25 Best Suburbs For Retirement In 2014

Retire Just Outside The City Looking for tranquility and affordability in retirement while enjoying a nearby big city’s cultural and other amenities? Screening suburbs 35 miles or less from a…

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March 31, 2014

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What Housing Bubble? Trulia Says U.S. Home Prices Still 5% Undervalued

Although national home prices rose significantly in the past two years, they’re still 5% undervalued compared with long-term fundamentals. Trulia’s Chief Economist Jed Kolko says home prices today look overvalued…

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March 28, 2014

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State unemployment rates were “little changed” but Personal consumption expenditures rise

The Oregon unemployment rate still sits at the 14th highest rate in the United States.  However, there has been significant improvement since the maximum high rate during 2007.  February unemployment rates…

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March 28, 2014

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Seasonal Patterns in Home Sales

On February 29, 2012, the National Association of Realtors put out this article regarding the seasonal patterns in home sales.  While we are in a much different market than we…

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March 27, 2014

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The Price Of Waiting

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March 27, 2014

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National mortgage rates for March 27, 2014

Interest Rate Roundup Get PreApproved  Mortgages 4.51% (30-year fixed) 0.34 (average points) Mortgage rates increased this week as the markets reacted to the Fed’s signal that it may raise the federal funds…

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March 27, 2014

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Mortgage Market Review – Where are rates headed?

  Last Week in Review: The harsh winter weather throughout much of the country had a big impact on the housing market. Plus, the Fed met. Forecast for the Week: Housing reports…

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March 25, 2014

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Free Credit Repair Meeting

Are you looking for ways to improve your credit score?  Join us for this free, small, informative meeting with a leading credit repair specialist!     Wednesday March, 26th @7:00pm-8:00pm…

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March 20, 2014

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Waiting for prices to drop before buying?

If you’re waiting for housing prices to drop before buying, check out this info graphic!   If you’re considering buying, now is still a good time!

Written by Paul Campbell

March 18, 2014

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