Comparing the possible with the past

This is an economists talk about the mind of the average American when it comes to money, and their perceptions of what is considered to be good rewards vs. bad rewards.

There are many good points here and they are even more intriguing to me when you relate them  to real estate.  People have [...]

Tax Benefit for Home Ownership

 
I am looking at the affordability of a first time buyer buying a condo in Ashland that is listed at $175,000 with a $10,000 credit from the seller offered. It is close to making sense to buy even with home owner association fees at $175 a month. The 4.5% interest rate, and 20% down have the monthly payments [...]

Rates at 4.5% and prices are low

 
I am so excited about the possibilities out there for first time buyers to be able to get a house at an affordable cost.
For many years in the Ashland/Medford area, it has been a struggle to be able to buy your first home.
But I think this winter will be a good time to get a [...]

Short Sales Success in Southern Oregon

I have been tracking for close to a year the properties that are listed as short sales in Jackson county.
Short sales for those who don’t know are properties that are for sale that the proceeds of the sale if the seller gets market value are less than what the seller owes on the property.
I was [...]

How a calculator can help you buy a home.

Top Ten Rules to Follow When Buying a Home Part 4
4. Determine how large your mortgage can be. Explore different loan options to determine
what is best for you.
This is a good exercise for anyone looking to buy, or even hoping to buy in the future. Find a mortgage calculator online and determine in reverse how [...]