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Apr
04
2025
04
2025
Trump's Tariffs, Souffles and Mortgage Rates
Well, there is no such thing as a Monday Morning Forecaster. Weathermen don’t get to forecast yesterday’s storm. But they do get to say whether they got the forecast right or not. So, far – I’ve gotten everything on point, but we still have a tricky path ahead. As you...
Well, there is no such thing as a Monday Morning Forecaster. Weathermen don’t get to forecast yesterday’s storm. But they do get to say whether they got the forecast right or not. So, far – I’ve gotten everything on point, but we still have a tricky path ahead. As you...
Mar
04
2025
04
2025
Big Tarrifs, but Mortgage Rates are Falling? Why?
Trump’s new tariffs just took effect, and the usual concerns about inflation are making the rounds (and have been talked about for quite some time). Typically, when inflation fears rise, mortgage rates follow suit. Investors, worried about the decreasing value of money, tend to...
Trump’s new tariffs just took effect, and the usual concerns about inflation are making the rounds (and have been talked about for quite some time). Typically, when inflation fears rise, mortgage rates follow suit. Investors, worried about the decreasing value of money, tend to...
Feb
04
2025
04
2025
Thoughts on the LA Fires and Home Insurance
Thoughts on the LA Fires: A Reminder About Homeowners Insurance The recent fires in Los Angeles have been a sobering reminder of just how quickly things can change. We were hoping all our clients would come through unscathed, but unfortunately, one did lose their home in the Eaton Fire....
Thoughts on the LA Fires: A Reminder About Homeowners Insurance The recent fires in Los Angeles have been a sobering reminder of just how quickly things can change. We were hoping all our clients would come through unscathed, but unfortunately, one did lose their home in the Eaton Fire....
Jan
07
2025
07
2025
2024 Portland, OR Metro Housing Market Year in Review + 2025 Forecast
The Year-End 2024 report for the Portland Metro Housing Market is out, and there are some interesting tidbits that might help guide the compass as we head deeper into 2025. Before diving in, I want to address one of the biggest questions I’ve been getting lately is about the...
The Year-End 2024 report for the Portland Metro Housing Market is out, and there are some interesting tidbits that might help guide the compass as we head deeper into 2025. Before diving in, I want to address one of the biggest questions I’ve been getting lately is about the...
Dec
03
2024
03
2024
2025 Portland Oregon Housing Forecast
When we step into a new year, real estate economists like to make predictions about what lies ahead—especially around mortgage rates and home prices. This year, though, the crystal ball is foggier than ever! The big players—think Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Zillow, and...
When we step into a new year, real estate economists like to make predictions about what lies ahead—especially around mortgage rates and home prices. This year, though, the crystal ball is foggier than ever! The big players—think Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Zillow, and...