Sandy Mitchell

Representative Jim Wiedner to Visit

This Friday, June 5th, at Oregon Mutual Insurance, Rep. Jim Wiedner will have a chance to speak about his recent activities and future plans. Bring your questions, comments and concerns for Rep. Wiedner to address. The forum will begin at 8:15 AM, please RSVP to the Chamber Center at 503-472-6196 or chamberinfo@mcminnville.org.

I had the opportunity to listen to Jim Wiender about a month ago and found him to be very informative about the issues. This is an opportunity for you, the public to talk to him about your questions, comments and concerns. Don't miss this event!

Sandy Mitchell

503-502-6408

sandy@thekellygroup.net

Here are the Real Estate Sales for Yamhill County, listed by City:

Data Source: RMLS

Newberg 27 Sales

$135,000 to $300,000 21 SALES

$301,000 to $398,000 4 SALES

Commercial properties 2 SALES $377,500 & $1,195,000

McMinnville: 30 Sales

$9000 to $300,000 25 SALES

$301,000 to $412,000: 3 SALES

Multi Units: $250,000 to $275,000: 2 SALES

Dayton: 3 Sales

$150,000 to 515,000: 3 SALES

Dundee: 1 SALES

$228,000: 1 SALE

Yamhill: 1 SALE

$380,000 1 SALE

Amity & Carlton 0 Sales

Sandy Mitchell, The Kelly Group, Keller Williams

503-502-6408 or sandy@thekellygroup.net

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 offers home buyers a tax credit of up to $8000 for purchasing their first home. Families can only access this credit after filing their tax returns with the IRS. Today's, (May 29, 2009,) announcement details FHA's rules allowing state Housing Finance Agencies and certain non-profits to "monetize" up to the full amount of the tax credit (depending on the amount of the mortgage) so borrowers can immediately apply the funds toward their down payment. Home buyers using FHA-approved lenders can apply the tax credit to their down payment in excess of 3.5 % of appraised value of their closing costs, which can help achieve a lower interest rate. Visit HUD'a website to read the FHA's new mortgagee letter:

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page?_pageid=153,8026931&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Sandy Mitchell, The Kelly Group, Keller Williams

503-502-6408 or sandy@thekellygroup.net

I am not a Mortgage Broker so when a client asks me what their rates will be or what the current rates are, I will give them a "ball park" rate but I am careful to say "I am not an expert" and then give them the names and phone numbers of a few mortgage brokers I have worked with. I want to make sure my clients financial questions are answered by "an expert". As we know, rates are subject to change due to market fluctuations and a borrower's eligibility.

Here are 26 different criteria that affect a mortgage rate and it would be impossible for anyone to quote an interest rate they can count on without a thorough knowledge of a persons unique financial situation.

1. Loan Amount, 2. LTV, 3. CLTV, 4. Credit Score, 5. Credit History, 6. Escrow Preference, 7. Closing Date, 8. Loan Type, 9. Property Type, 10. Occupancy Type, 11. Residency, 12. Available Assets, 13. Asset Seasoning, 14. Co-Borrowers, 15. Debt Ratio, 16. housing Ratio, 17. Improvements Needed, 18. Employment Type, 19. Employment History, 20. Documentation Type, 21. Paying Points, 22. Length of Loan, 23. Relocation, 24. Seller Contributions, 25. Gifts, 26. Cash-out.

Leave it up to a mortgage expert to analyze your clients individual needs and come up with a combination of loan programs and interest rates that makes the most sense for your client and their family.

Sandy Mitchell, The Kelly Group, Keller Williams

503-502-6408 or sandy@thekellygroup.net

This is the latest update regarding the Bypass: A big thanks to the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce for keeping us informed!

A note from our President...You've no doubt heard by now that a transportation bill with specific funding in the amount of $192 million for Phase I of the Newberg/Dundee Bypass was forwarded to the House of Representatives last Friday afternoon following a unanimous vote of the Joint Committee on Transportation. All of our region's legislators deserve our heartfelt thanks, none more so however than Representative Jim Weidner, a member of the Joint Committee who although philosophically opposed to raising taxes and fees voiced his support of the bill at this critical juncture. The bill now moves to the House floor for deliberation and a subsequent vote which will likely take place this week. We have expressed our personal thanks to Representative Weidner for keeping the economic needs of our region at the top of his priority list and I encourage you to add your own message of thanks. Jim Weidner's email address is rep.jimweidner@state.or.us.