Buying Down Your Rate in 2026: A Clackamas County Buyer's Math Buying down your mortgage rate can save you real money, but only if you run the actual numbers first. As of mid-August 2026, the 30-year fixed rate sits at 6.67% according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, and buyers acros

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What Actually Happens at a Buyer Consultation With an Oregon Agent If you're thinking about buying a home in Oregon, you may have heard the phrase buyer consultation and wondered what actually happens during one. Is it a sales pitch? Do you need to bring paperwork? Are you expected to know exactly w

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How Much Do You Really Need Saved Before House Hunting in Oregon? If you've started thinking about buying a home in Oregon, you've probably asked yourself one question before anything else: How much money do I actually need saved? The answer is not as simple as "save 20% and you're ready." That numb

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A Local's Guide to Oregon City Neighborhoods: What Buyers Should Know in 2026 If you're looking at homes in Oregon City, there's something important to understand before you start comparing prices. Oregon City isn't just one market. It's a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own personality,

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5 Real-Life Stories of Oregon Buyers and Sellers Who Navigated a Tricky Market Real estate rarely goes exactly according to plan. Sometimes an appraisal comes in lower than expected. Sometimes a seller starts too high and has to rethink the price. Sometimes a buyer assumes paying cash means they don

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What National Housing Headlines Actually Mean for Our Local Market If you've read a housing headline in the last month, you've probably seen two seemingly contradictory messages. One headline says home prices are still rising nationally. Another says buyers finally have room to breathe. The truth is

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