With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is, working with a real estate professional is more essential than ever. They have the skills, experience, and expertise it takes to navigate the highly detailed and involved process of selling a home. That may be why the percentage of ... » Learn More about Why a Real Estate Professional Is Key When Selling Your House
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It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen.Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. There’s a reason why 72% of people believe it’s ... » Learn More about It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home
When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should know, you’re not expected to have all the answers yourself. There are many trusted professionals who can help you understand your finances and what ... » Learn More about What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home
DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT
Fun Things to do this week… 2022 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival The annual bloom of cherry blossoms at downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park is impressive, this colorful burst of flowers appears every spring just 32 miles south of the city in Woodburn! So what are you waiting for? Visit and see ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how mortgage rate ... » Learn More about What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?