Shadow inventory sounds sinister, and it certainly may feel that way if your own home is involved. Shadow inventory refers to residential properties that are often distressed or in foreclosure that are likely to enter the real estate market but are not currently...
Can you spot the major mistake made by a real estate agent and their buyer in the following interaction? Agent: “This porch seems to be in surprisingly good condition, and I love the color of the front door” (gestures at the eggplant-colored door in front...
Why are we all pretending that the real estate market is supposed to make sense? For years, I’ve been reading articles describing the national housing market as “weird,” articles with titles like “Weirdest Housing Market in Recent...
New continuing education requirements took effect on January 1st, 2026 for all Oregon real estate licensees. These updated requirements included changes to the Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC), the introduction of a new required Fair Housing Course, and revisions...
A soft second loan is a second mortgage used to help a homebuyer cover the down payment, closing costs, or part of the purchase price. It is called “soft” not because it is physically squishy, of course, but because it is very flexible; the repayment terms...
