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To the Mortgage Customer, Everything Is an Emergency
As most of you know, I like to write about my family and the various ways my family members inspire me—or at least give me fodder for these columns. They shower me with gratitude for this, as I’m sure you can imagine. Earlier this year, I spent three columns talking...
Rents jumped 11 percent last year and are expected to keep rising
Average rents in the Portland area rose 11 percent last year and are expected to continue to escalate, according to a report by commercial real estate firm Kidder Mathews. The average rent is now $1.16 per sq ft, with downtown Portland reaching an average $1.93 per sq...
How to Keep Dogs Safe on the Fourth of July
Independence Day is lots of fun for you – you can celebrate your independence with bright fireworks, a party with friends, parades, and ice cream and beer. However, the fourth of July might not be such a pleasure for your dog, who can be harmed or even killed by the...
Single and Thinking of Buying a Home? Here’s Some Advice
The transition from renter to homeowner proved more complicated than expected for 26-year-old Kimberly Watson. As a single buyer with imperfect credit and without a long job history, she faced several hurdles throughout the lending process before eventually finding...
What babies tell us about housing
The suburbs are over, and young people are flooding into big cities. That has been the growing consensus of builders, Realtors, urban planners and even environmentalists during this housing recovery. However, it just may not be true. Millennials are not flocking to...
Why I almost punched this job seeker in the face
I wanted to punch a grown man in the face the other day. He’d been out of work several months, and we decided to meet up for coffee at the suggestion of a mutual professional connection. I spent 90 minutes pouring every ounce of passion I had into this guy, coming up...
74% of Millennials Say They Plan to Move Within 5 Years
Millennials plan to make more of a move in the housing market, particularly within the next five years. Thirty-two percent of 18-34 year olds say they plan to buy a home in the next 12 months. What’s more, three quarters of Millennials plan to buy a home in the next...
Six Months Later, Does the QM Rule Still Matter?
When a sweeping set of mortgage regulations took effect in January, many predicted a credit crunch. Millions of potential homeowners, particularly low-income borrowers, blacks and Hispanics, would be shut out of the mortgage market, unable to qualify for a home loan,...
17 Ideas for Summer Fun
Get inspired to make the most of the season with these 17 ideas for summer bliss! 1. Add a summer twist to your regular routine. We all know dogs like treat-stuffed Kongs, so why not try a simple summer twist? Stuff the Kong (or any food-stuffable dog toy) with...
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Fall Season Safety Tips
It’s football season again—as you can tell from my jersey. As the season changes, it's important to keep a few important fall safety tips in mind. With proper precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy that crisp autumn weather while avoiding some of the...
More humans who came to my birthday!!!
THANKS JENNA AND PHILLIP! ARF!!!