by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Jul 24, 2017 | condominiums, condos, condos in Portland, Home Buying Process, homeownership, Oregon, Portland, Sue Weaver, Trulia, Vancouver, Washington
With so many home options available, it can be hard to choose the right one. Often times overlooked are condos and townhomes. Condos in Portland or Vancouver are great for investors or even retirees, but why not a condo for a first-time home buyer or even a...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Jul 6, 2017 | Community Events, July, Oregon, Portland, Spokane, summer events, Vancouver, Washington
Though Independence Day has passed and we’re officially mid-way through the year, there’s still plenty of summer fun to be had! Check out our list of favorite happenings around the Greater Portland area, Vancouver, and Spokane. And, be sure to check...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | 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...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | 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...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Jun 10, 2017 | California, home loans, Miles D. Rusth, Miles D. Rusth Home Loans, Miles Rusth, Mortgage Industry News, Oregon, USDA home loans, USDA income limits, Washington
Good news for qualified home buyers in Oregon, Washington, and California! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an increase in income limits for qualified residents in many areas of the U.S., including Oregon, Washington, and...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Jun 1, 2017 | art festival, Community Events, food festival, Oregon, Portland, Portland Rose Festival, Spokane, things to do, Vancouver, Washington
We’re welcoming June with open arms! There is nothing like summer in the Northwest – the weather is perfect and there’s plenty of fun things going on like classic Rose Festival events, outdoor festivals, celebrations of food, culture, and art, and much, much...