Rental Market Madness

  If you’re frustrated by trying to find a place in today’s rental market, you’re not alone. Published Mar 22, 2013, 8:00am By Kasey Cordell Portland Monthly   The only thing tougher than buying a home in Portland right now might be trying to rent...

Home Equity Grew by $815 bln in Q1 – Housing Scorecard

  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the May edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard. The scorecard summarizes the current status of the nation’s housing...

Dog Friendly Restaurants in Portland, OR, US

Want to get out, enjoy the gorgeous weather we’ve been having, but don’t want to leave the dog behind? There are 75 restaurants in Portland, OR that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help deciding where to eat? Check out the listings below for a...

Do’s and Don’t’s For a Smooth Mortgage Process

Every borrower wants their mortgage closing to be simple and stress free. While it may not always feel like it (between loan processors’ requests for your 2011 Schedule E and page 6 of March’s bank statement), lenders want the same thing. Here are some...

Meausure of US Consumer Confidence at Six-Year High

WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of U.S. consumer confidence jumped to its highest level in almost six years in May, lifted by rising home prices and record stock market gains. Greater confidence could help revive spending in coming months. The University of Michigan said...