One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains it like this: “Home equity

6 Things Single Female Homebuyers Need to Know Calling all the single ladies! Did you know? Single women are the second largest group of homebuyers, making up 18 percent of all buyers in 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Even with that success, there are some unique challenges single women face. But

Top Things to be Aware of Before Buying Ranch and Land Property  We’ve seen increased interest in Ranch and Land properties, both here in Central Oregon and throughout the Mountain West. In part due to the pandemic and people shifting away from cities and towards rural areas, maybe in part due to the “Yellowstone effect”

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the market. In fact,

The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price appreciation is slowing from the recent frenzy, mortgage rates are coming