Home Appreciation Predictions, Diverse but Positive

by John DeCosta, Keller Williams Portland Premiere Everyone seems to have an opinion on where we are headed in home appreciation. Take a look at some of the industry leaders, and view their thoughts. Homes are well worth owning for the sole purpose of safe and enjoyable housing for our families. A little price appreciation over time is quite a... Read More »

What’s Happening ?

By John DeCosta. It’s easy to stay up to date.  Just take a moment and click away, and enjoy. The market is ever improving, and we hope that your real estate decisions are working for you.   Case-Shiller: Home Prices Rise, but at Slower Pace — The Oregonian   Redmond Offers Forgivable Loans to Entice Downtown Development — Oregon Public... Read More »

Today’s News. Check it out

The News is much more positive than in the recent past. Values are rising, and the buyers are getting the lowest interest rates ever. Stay informed…..     John Housing to Drive Economic Growth (Finally!) — CNN Money American Forests Names the Ten Best US Cities for Urban Forests — American Forests   Portland Ranked Among Worst Places to Buy a Foreclosure... Read More »

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Some Great Calculators for Financial Planning from Bankrate

We highly recommend using these free tools from Bankrate.  Planning and organizing your life will greatly help you.    John DeCosta Calculators Mortgage payment calculator Calculate your mortgage payment and more Enter mortgage amount: $ Length of mortgage term: Interest rate: Go Use our calculators to finesse your monthly budget, compare borrowing costs and plan for your future. See our full... Read More »

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Financial Calculators are great for finding financial responsibility

When it comes to getting ones financial affairs back on track, find appropriate tools. We have been using BankRate financial calculators for years. They seem to be a great tool for planning and implementing financial control of our busy lives. We have included a link to the BankRate Financial Calculators. http://www.bankrate.com/calculators.aspx