Congratulations, your mortgage has been pre-approved! It’s natural to feel anxious and maybe even be itching to find ways to ensure that final approval goes through. When it comes to your financial picture and credit profile, however, it is best to leave things alone as much as possible between pre-approval and final closing. Any big […]
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Purchasing a second home is a great way to expand your investment portfolio and create a new income stream, whether you plan to flip the property after a few years or keep it as an ongoing rental. Whatever your plans, the process of buying a second home is likely to be a bit different than
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At Fairway’s First Team we understand how uneasy this time is in our nation and our world. The crisis that COVID-19 has presented affects us all. We stand with you. For many, with mortgage rates at a low, now is a great time to refinance your current mortgage in order to secure lower overall payments
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Are you getting ready to sell your home and want to increase its value without the cost of a full-blown remodel? There are many affordable ways to increase your home’s value without breaking the bank. Here are 10 cost-effective ways to increase home value and make your house more appealing to potential buyers. 1. Painting
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First Team at Fairway Independent Mortgage Supports The Pixie Project As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local not-for-profit organizations, the Fairway Independent Mortgage First Team has organized a BYOP (Bring Your Own Pup) event in support of The Pixie Project. The “Yappy Hour” event will take place on Thursday, August 15 at 4:30
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Every three years the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400). Read More: 016: Homeowner’s Net Worth Will Be 45x Greater Than
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“I recently completed a home purchase with Craig Winters and Fairway Mortgage. I just wanted to write and say how incredibly pleasant and professional the entire process was. Craig went above and beyond on multiple occasions, including meeting with me on a Sunday. I have already recommend him to friends of mine and with absolutely
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Ah, to be a first-time home buyer again: How easy it was to buy a home when you weren’t carrying another mortgage on your back! If you’re looking to graduate from first-timer to repeat buyer, you know things are about to get much trickier. Unless you’re a bona fide house collector, you’ll have to sell your home in order to buy
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Even though it’s been warm, Fall is right around the corner. Before energy and heating costs pile up, there are a few #green DIY projects you can do today! 1. Replace burned out lightbulbs with energy efficient ones! 2. Replace and repair weather stripping around windows and doors. 3. Sevice your furnace, replace filters, clean air ducts.
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Portland Real Estate By The Numbers Good news! Portland’s real estate market is brawnier than ever, with nearly 10,000 home sales in 2014 and a median price of $305,000—a rip-roaring 9 percent spike (or $25K) from the year before. As a guide to this wild scene, we once again ran the numbers on home sales, demographics, transportation, and
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