If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better than expected and ... » Learn More about What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years
Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move
Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs. Fortunately, ... » Learn More about Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move
DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 36 – 2023)
Fun Things to do this week... Chapman Swift WatchDuring the month of September, head to Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland to see an incredible sight. One hour before sunset, thousands of Vaux’s Swifts gather overhead as they prepare to roost for the night.When: Every day, through ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 36 – 2023)
Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of where mortgage ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future
Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today
Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what does that really mean for you? And why are conditions today so good if you want to sell your ... » Learn More about Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today