“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) http://www.vangoghgallery.com/ Artists take risks. They pursue their vision, often without financial security, facing long odds while stewing in their [...]
It’s not often we get to be in the spotlight from a national news source. However, he we are and it’s a good thing! A recent article in the Bloomberg/Businessweek highlighted Portland, OR with the largest real price gain in home values since 1990. Here are some quick excerpts from the article: The era of [...]
A different perspective on the US economy from Tony Alexander, Chief Economist at the Bank of New Zealand (not a central bank- written on 11/2/10). “This week there is a good chance that the Federal Reserve in the United States will announce that it is going to print some more money. The reason will be [...]
Consumer Sentiment has been on the rise since last February and it’s something to which home buyers should pay attention. The affordability of your next home may hinge on consumer confidence.
