By Maryanne Coffman
With all of the headlines regarding the mortgage market craziness, I thought I would keep you informed on what is really going on “in a nutshell”. Feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or if you would like to know what all this means to you […]

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Thinking of Going to The Movies? Come to Columbia City
So, one of the things I love about living near Columbia City is the Columbia City Cinema and it’s laid back easy movie going nature. The tickets and food are inexpensive and the screen large and they play first run flicks right in our neighborhood. […]

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Be careful when shopping online for a mortgage loan
Maryanne Coffman

Just like King Kong clutching the top of the Empire State Building…Bankrate, the “800-pound Gorilla” of online home loan rates is falling under fire. The Bankrate website draws millions of visitors, as it promises to give a listing of companies and their rate and cost offerings […]

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Questions to ask the condo board
In the process of evaluating a resale condominium for purchase you have the opportunity to review the “Resale Certificate” which provides documentation regarding the financial statements, the rules and regulations and the history of the building. Sometimes it’s hard to determine what out of all the information you are […]

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So I often come across articles and or overhear conversations regarding real estate commissions and the general idea that real estate agents are paid too much. Are they overpaid or underpaid or is their compensation accurate for their work? Of course, depending upon your agent and your experience you might have a completely different opinion, […]

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