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Hey there - enjoy the long weekend!  Lots happening on the economic front with many events adding fuel to the fire and debate on how long rates will remain at these levels.  Below are a few commentaries that speak to the rate situation.  I for one would not recommending sitting on the fence for t...

TGIF - another day in paradise, ha!  Been busier than a one armed paper hanger it seems eh?  Don't forget your daily vitamins - I purchased a pack of vitamin/energy pills at the counter at the gas station - you've seen those right?  I figured I would give them a try yesterday - one of the ingredi...

Another roller coaster week for rates - still quite low and it's a great time to take advantage of them - rates are adjusted based on a variety of factors such:  Loan to value, credit score, type of transaction (refinance, cash out refinance, streamline refinance, etc).  I usually get updates dur...

From Think Big, Work Small    Always key; the employment data hit at 8:30 and overall it was disappointing for those that were sure we would see a big increase in private jobs The consensus was for an increase of 90K private sector jobs, as reported private sector jobs increased 71K. The headline...

From my friends at the State of Oregon---- here is latest info on the status of the "NSP" monies that are being allocated to help folks in Oregon--- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Joyce, Policy and Communication Manager 503-986-0951, lisa.joyce@state.or.us Michael Kaplan, Oregon Homeownershi...

TGIF eh?  Below are commentaries on what market conditions are.  It's a great time to buy (and refinance too)!   It's really important for all of us to be aware that self employed clients need extra care and attention.  Back in the day I was pretty famous in my office and got "elected" (more like...

  TGIF! Below are commentaries that speak to the rates and also some information on the FTC cracking down on the "free" credit report scams.  We should tell our clients to be extra cautious when signing up for this type of service.  Let me know how I can be of any assistance; have a wonderful wee...

Happy Friday!  Rates are still low by historical standards.  Tell your clients/friends/family that have mortgage loans with a rate of over 5.5% that they might qualify for the Making Home Affordable Refinance.  I can certainly talk with clients that have their loans serviced by Bank of America; w...

Summer is here!  Isn't if funny how we complain about the heat when just a week or so ago it was really cold and cloudy outside!  It's been a stressful spring in many regards.  Below the economic commentaries I've placed an article by Darren Hardy with some great stress survival tips (my favorite...

Happy 4th of July - what a wonderful weekend we'll all have, eh?  Below are some various commentaries that speak to what mortgage rates are doing.  As always, please reach out to me when I can be of any assistance or answer any questions.   One of the reasons we celebrate 4th of July is Freedom (...