Dec 22, 2018
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Every day we make a series of choices that lead us closer to or further away from our goals. Saving in a consumer-centric society is a daily battle. But there are smart ways to be more mindful about where your dollars and cents go, and start some serious saving habits.
Dec 21, 2018
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Buying a first home is exciting, but it can present plenty of challenges. We’re here to help you get safely through the gauntlet of what we call the three P’s of home buying: process, practicality and paperwork. To make it easier, we’ve compiled a checklist of how to prepare financially so you can live the home ownership dream.
Dec 20, 2018
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With more people struggling with homelessness than ever throughout the Northwest, it is vital for local businesses to step in and provide support. One such business is Capital Press of Salem, Oregon. This winter, The Capital Press became a $5,000 sponsor of Columbia Bank’s Warm Hearts Winter Drive to help rally support for our neighbors in need.
Dec 19, 2018
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In the real estate market, inventory in many locations is up, but so are interest rates and prices. For those considering moving to a bigger home, here’s what that means for your search.
Dec 18, 2018
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Portland is known regionally, nationally and even internationally for many wonderful attributes. Our quirky and fun culture, our world-class restaurants, “foodie” lifestyle and breathtaking scenery, just to name a few.
Dec 17, 2018
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It can be tough to make decisions about whether you should move into a bigger place or refinance and remodel the home you already have. To help figure out your options, take a look at the story of Maria and Carl.
Dec 14, 2018
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Sometimes you have to say goodbye to the home that’s meant so much to you and your family, and say hello to a new place that gives you what your old place couldn’t. If you’re facing this bittersweet transition, you’ll want to separate myth from reality as your take the next steps toward your new home. Here are the five financial myths to educate yourself on before upsizing.
Dec 11, 2018
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In many ways, the homelessness crisis exists in both the present and the future. For those living on the streets tonight, the crisis is about getting warm and staying out of the harsh elements – now. Additionally, the chronic situation of living without stable housing is a crisis that must be addressed long-term.
Dec 11, 2018
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More than 37,000 people across the Northwest are struggling with homelessness in harsh conditions. Luckily, there are organizations like Kaye-Smith Marketing & Financial Communications, who are stepping up to provide vital resources in the critical effort to provide relief and support.
Dec 11, 2018
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The real estate market is always changing. While there is no crystal ball to predict the future of the market, there are trends to watch. Take a look at what expect and what will have an impact on buyers and sellers in the months to come.