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How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates

How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
Serious buyers should approach rising rates as a motivating factor to buy sooner, not a reason to wait. Waiting will cost you more in the long run.

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November 24, 2021

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VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams

VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams
One way we can honor and thank our veterans this year is to ensure they have the best information about the benefits of VA home loans. Homeownership is the American Dream. Our veterans sacrifice so much in service to our nation and deserve to achieve their homeownership goals. Thank you for your service.

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November 11, 2021

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What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating…

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August 31, 2021

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Today’s Clark County Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends

Today’s Clark County Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends
As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current Clark County, Washington real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a look at four key components that are shaping this unprecedented market.

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July 22, 2021

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What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise

What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise
Whether you’re looking to make a move up or downsize to a home that better suits your needs, now is the time. Even a small change in interest rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power.

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July 19, 2021

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What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
If an appraisal comes in below the contract price, the buyer’s lender won’t loan them more than the house’s appraised value. That means there’s going to be a gap between the amount of loan the buyer can secure and the contract price on the house.

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June 29, 2021

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Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home in Clark County

Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home in Clark County
In a competitive market with low inventory, a pre-approval letter is a game-changing piece of the homebuying process. Not only does being pre-approved bring clarity to your homebuying budget, but it shows sellers how serious you are about purchasing a home.

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June 22, 2021

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Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?

Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will drive the industry and the economy forward in the months to come.

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May 25, 2021

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Should I Sell My Clark County Home or Refinance?

Should I Sell My Clark County Home or Refinance?
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. In the Portland-Vancouver metro area that number is 19.5%.

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May 20, 2021

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Planning to Move to Vancouver, Washington? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home

Planning to Move to Vancouver, Washington? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home
This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many Clark County homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a rate far below the historic norm.

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April 22, 2021

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Category: Financing

How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates

VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

Today’s Clark County Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends

What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise

What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home in Clark County

Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?

Should I Sell My Clark County Home or Refinance?

Planning to Move to Vancouver, Washington? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home

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