We’ve just seen the most significant interest rate hike since 1994. There’s scary inflation news and an economy in flux.Has all of this caused a slowing down in the real estate market? Kurt von Wasmuth, President/CEO of the Oregon RMLS, is back on the show to share the latest market action
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On May 11, a federal judge permanently blocked Oregon’s ban on ‘love letters,’ calling it a violation of homebuyers’ First Amendment rights. And most REALTORS are glad that the ‘love letter’ is still an option. But what does this mean in practice? How do brokers plan to leverage ‘love letters’
Continue ReadingPDX Real Estate 142: Panel Discussion – The Effect of Rising Interest Rates on Buyers and Sellers in Today’s Real Estate Market
According to CNBC, today, buyers are paying 37% more for their payments on the same house because of a combination of higher interest rates and higher housing prices over last year. Diana Olick, CNBC Real Estate Correspondent says although closings and pendings have not changed, lockbox activity is
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