The American dream of owning a home is one that many aspire to achieve. However, for some, it can be a difficult goal to reach, especially if they have limited financial resources or a low credit score. This is where the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) comes in. The FHA is a government agency that was created in 1934 to help make ho...

Investing in rental properties can be a lucrative venture, but it requires careful planning and long-term commitment. Here are six strategies to help you become a successful rental property investor:Understand the market: Research the local rental market to determine the types of rental properties in demand and the current rental rates. T...

The importance of home insurance cannot be overstated. It not only protects your house and possessions; in some cases, it also protects you from certain liabilities. Generally, even if many homeowners are willing to assume some risks, most mortgage lenders will require that they get home insurance. One question many homeowners ask is how ...

Even in the light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, mishaps at home have not stopped. In the same manner, disasters brought about by the weather continue to happen despite the current situation.Undoubtedly, many homeowners are wondering about the impact of COVID-19 on their home insurance coverage. While the pandemic's unprecedented e...

In this episode, Alex and Trent had the chance to learn about the world of Reverse Mortgages with Ian Murdock. Ian is a loan officer who work in the same branch as Alex, he also happens to be the man when it comes to reverse mortgages. This is a completely different focus than normal mortgage business so it was awesome to hear him out. Li...

In this episode, Alex and Trent get taken to school by their guest, Chris Shepard. Chris has a long history of real estate in his portfolio, so much that it became a full-time job which led to a property management company opening up down the road....

2035 Portland Comprehensive Plan - Overview of Portland’s Physical Evolution Coagulated by Taylor Rhodes The vision for Portland - "Portland is a prosperous, healthy, equitable and resilient city where everyone has access to opportunity and is engaged in shaping decisions that affect their lives." Portland’s physica...

COVID-19 and the continued lowering of interest rates have ushered in a delayed buying season. Typically, we see buyers knocking on doors in the spring and summer months. However, we are now seeing buying into the fall season. The delay, low-interest rates, AND low inventory is creating fierce competitive buying situations as well as...

If you are a foreign rental property investor who is looking to build a portfolio in the United States, this article is for you! One of the best real estate markets can be found in the United States. There are a lot of foreign investors looking into investing in the US as there is a great rent-to-value ratio in any parts of the country. T...

Solar Panels Increase Home Equity - By $14,329 On AverageA 2015 study published by Hoen et al. on behalf of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows that over a period of 12 years, buyers were willing to pay premiums for solar-equipped homes, which on average equated to $4 per watt or about $15,000 more overall than a comparable no...