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Top 4 Reasons to Move to Vancouver, Washington

by | Mar 2, 2018 | Closing Cost Credit, Home Buying Process, loan pre-qualification, new construction, new home, pre-qualification, Robert Williams, Sebastian Heights, Vancouver, Washington

  As an avid concert-goer, there’s nothing I love more than a night out enjoying the sights and sounds of Portland. With great venues like the Crystal Ballroom and Revolution Hall, the city has drawn in exceptional performers over the years. And the ability to...

Mortgage Myth: “Student Loan Debt Will Prevent Me From Buying a Home”

by | Jan 19, 2018 | debt-to-income ratio, Fannie Mae, home buying, Home Buying Process, home loans, Mortgage Myths, Oregon, student loan debt, student loans, Washington

Mortgage Myth: “College was expensive and, as a result, I have a lot of student loan debt. There’s no way that I’ll be able to buy a home in the near future!” If you have student loan debt, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the good company of over 40 million...

Debra McElveny Teams Up With Veteran Advocates

by | Jun 29, 2017 | Deb McElveny Home Loans, Debra McElveny, Home Buying Process, Oregon, The VABA, The Veterans Advocacy and Benefits Association, U.S. military, VA home loans, Veterans, Veterans Affairs home loans, Washington

  Senior Mortgage Banker, Debra McElveny, is an accredited member of The Veterans Advocacy and Benefits Association. One of Deb’s passions is helping our American heroes with home financing needs and providing our veterans with valuable resources, like The...

Secure Your Financial Future – Buy a House!

by | Jun 28, 2017 | buying a home, equity, home buying, Home Buying Process, homeownership, mortgage, Oregon, Portland, rent vs. buy, Sue Weaver, Trulia, Vancouver, Washington

  The economy is strong and jobs are plentiful in Portland. In fact, the current unemployment rate here as of April 2017 was 3.4 percent, a full 1.3 percentage points lower than the national average. So why be a renter? Not only is it cheaper to buy than rent in...