Karen Burket's "Active" Mortgage Blog

Several years ago, we got to see Riverdance, the Irish dance troupe, live, up at the Hult Center in Eugene.  On that weekend, we took my parents with us as they were big fans. Last November my mom made the comment, "ya know, I'd love to be able to see Riverdance again", well, that comment got me ...

Daiy Rate Blast - Medfrd Oregon Mortgage Interest Rates - May 31, 2011   This morning’s Conventional FIXED and ARM rate quotes are:                             30 Year                                                 4.625%   (4.868% APR)                                                15 Year     ...

Well apparently, every year on May 27th, Sun Screen Day is recognized.  Frankly, I don't think current weather conditions in Oregon warrant such prestigious recognition.Mother Nature....take your meds already!!!!!  Overview Hourly Tomorrow Weekend 5-Day 10-Day Month Map Right NowNext 36 Hours Tod...

Daily Rate Blast - Medford Oregon Mortgage Interest Rates - May 27, 2011     This morning’s Conventional FIXED and ARM rate quotes are:                             30 Year                                                 4.625%   (4.868% APR)                                                15 Year ...

Remembering the fallen - Memorial Day activities throughout Oregon    I'll admit, I've gotten extremely frustrated with so much "advertising" that takes place prior to the Memorial Day weekend.  Discount sales at various department stores, talks of family bar-b-ques or other "festivities". We nee...

A property manager of a single family residence was showing a unit to prospective tenants and asking the usual questions:"Professionally employed?""We're a military family," the wife answered."Children?" "Yes, nine and twelve," she said proudly."Animals?""Oh, no," she said earnestly. "They're ver...

Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity - H. Jackson Brown    I thought this quote was really appropriate based on a telephone conversation I just got done having.   I was chatting with one of my favorite Realtors with regard to a few folks we're working with who have offers on short ...

Daily Rate Blast - Medford Oregon Mortgage Interest Rates May 25, 2011   This morning’s Conventional FIXED and ARM rate quotes are:                             30 Year                                                 4.750%   (4.992% APR)                                                15 Year     ...

Condo vs Townhouse.....what's the difference?   "Well, it LOOKS like a condo!"....."HUH?" Those were words I received from an Underwriter several years ago. I had a transaction on an attached townhome unit that was in a nice little subdivision.  After the appraisal was completed and was sent to t...

Daily Rate Blast - Mortgage Interest Rates - Medford Oregon May 24, 2011   This morning’s Conventional FIXED and ARM rate quotes are:                             30 Year                                                 4.750%   (4.992% APR)                                                15 Year   ...