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10 Holiday Events in Portland That Are Not to Be Missed This Season
Portlanders really know how to celebrate. Check out our guide to 10 extra special Portland holiday events that you can’t afford to miss.
10 Holiday Home Decorating Safety Tips That You Need to Know
Keep Your Nest Safe This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it traditions, togetherness, good cheer, and maybe if you’re lucky, a few of those extra hideous sweaters, too. Of course, it wouldn’t be fair to leave your nest out of the festivities. Decking the halls of your lovely home is a fun way to express your holiday spirit, but you’ll definitely want to play it safe.
Read on to learn about ten very important holiday home-decorating safety tips that you need to know.
6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Dealing With a Mortgage Application
If You’re Applying for a Mortgage, Avoid these Slip-ups
Purchasing a new home can be a very exciting time, but it can also be quite stressful. The mortgage application process is an involved one, and even seemingly small mistakes can throw a wrench into the works.
Learn about the importance of monitoring your credit, not opening up new lines of credit, and more, to ensure that the mortgage process is as smooth as it can possibly be when you're buying a new home.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at six common mistakes you’ll definitely want to avoid when applying for a mortgage.
Why Buying a Home Now May Never Be So Easy
It’s a Great Time to Buy a House. Really.
It’s becoming a common refrain among real estate professionals: “Now is the time to buy.” But some prospective homebuyers may still be skeptical. After all, selling homes is how the real estate business makes money, so they have a vested interest in encouraging hesitant buyers to enter the market.
But the truth of the matter is that now really is an ideal time to make your dream of homeownership a reality. Still sitting on the fence? Keep reading.
