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Existing-Home Sales Climb Record 20.7% in June
NAR -WASHINGTON (July 22, 2020) – Existing-home sales rebounded at a record pace in June, showing strong signs of a market turnaround after three straight months of sales declines caused by the ongoing pandemic, according [...]
Will McMansions Trend Once Again? Big Houses vs. Small Houses
In recent years, Americans have favored smaller homes, while interest in supersized suburban homes has waned. But the pandemic may be changing those preferences, and big homes may be “in” once again. As millions of [...]
How to Minimize Your Home-Buying Stress
Know What You Want, but Be Flexible. ... Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Loan, and not just Pre-Qualified– saves time and last minute stress trying to find documents or learn about an unpaid balance that [...]
NAR Reaffirms Its Stand on Fair Housing in National Ad
“We believe that fairness is worth fighting for, and we won’t stop until the fight is won,” reads a new full-page ad from the National Association of REALTORS® that will appear in The New York Times on [...]
New Covid Rules for Oregon Real Estate Professionals
This week Governor Brown issued new requirements and guidance on face coverings. The law mandates face coverings statewide for employees, contractors, customers and visitors of a specified list of businesses as well as “indoor spaces open to [...]
How to Pick Paint Colors
Every home suffers a few negatives, but not every solution requires pricey structural changes. Paint is a frugal remodeler's go-to solution to perk up a problem room. Here's how to pick paint colors to give any room [...]
Average Recoup Costs with Home Improvements
Are thinking of doing some projects around the house, but don't want to overspend and not recoup the costs when you sale? Don't feel guilty about financing smaller, low-risk projects that are sure to increase [...]
Coronavirus Mortgage Relief: What You Need To Know
Mortgage lenders, and the federal agencies that regulate lenders, are putting coronavirus mortgage relief measures in place to ensure homeowners have options if they're unable to make payments. Your first stop in the face of [...]
Limited Showings and Offers
The internet and available photos and virtual tours of homes have been available for years to buyers. This is nothing new, but It was still part of the normal buying process for buyers to look [...]
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