Providing Hope, Mortgage Rates May Ease Below 6% This Year There’s a lot of confusion about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, this is a big deal and good news. While rates are going to continue to bounce around a bit based on various economic drivers […]

What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates? Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true. The simplest answer is: that what you read or hear will vary based on the time frame they’re looking at. Here’s some information that […]

Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? The Million Dollar Question Today, let’s dive into the fascinating world of mortgage rates here in Oregon’s wine country. Whether you’re contemplating the idea of downsizing or upsizing your current home, or maybe you’re embarking on the journey of moving and buying a home in our small town region, mortgage rates are a topic you can’t afford to overlook. So, grab your favorite glass of Pinot Noir and lets embark […]

Expert Housing Market Forecast for the Second Half of 2022 The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the year holds for residential real estate. Where Mortgage Rates Will […]