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Straight answers on rates, loans, and buying a home β€” written by Mitch Tugaw so you can borrow with confidence.

How a First-Time Buyer Closed on a Non-Warrantable Condo in Portland With 10% Downby: Mitch Tugaw

A Portland first-time buyer's condo failed conventional and FHA rules because of the HOA. Here's how we closed on a non-warrantable condo with 10% down, and what to check before you make an offer on a condo.

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How a Self-Employed Contractor Bought 4.5 Acres Near Portland With a Conventional Loanby: Mitch Tugaw

"Self-employed contractor. Two loan paths, one $40K repair curveball. See how a conventional loan beat a bank statement loan for this Portland-area buyer.

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Is Wall Street about to get banned from buying housesby: Mitch Tugaw

Congress may be coming for corporate homebuyers. A new bipartisan housing bill just passed the Senate with an overwhelming 89–10 vote. One of its most talked-about provisions would limit large investors from buying additional single-family homes.

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πŸ”Ž Homebuyers Are Canceling Deals at a Record Rate - Here’s Why!by: Mitch Tugaw

It's October, and while haunted houses are meant to be scary, but the real fright this month is happening in the housing market! Homebuyers are backing out at record levels. Learn the reasons behind rising cancellations - and tactics to keep deals alive.

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