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Posted on 07/23/2020

Which Property Types Are Best for Your Lifestyle?

Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay Everyone's ideal home is different. Age, family size, budget and location all factor into the home buying process. Here's a brief look at the types of properties that attract different people. Apartments Apartments are usually a stepping stone for young professionals as they save up for a home. They are also convenient...

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Posted on 07/16/2020

Is Your Residence Worth Less Than You Originally Paid for It?

Let's face it – determining how to price a home is rarely simple for a seller. In some instances, your home may be worth less than you originally paid for it. Ultimately, if you failed to maintain your house over the years, various home problems may crop up when you decide to list your residence. If these issues go...

Posted on 07/09/2020

Should I rent or buy my next home?

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay For years home ownership has been the American dream, but, according to the Pew Research Center, a higher percentage of us are renters than at any other time in the last 50 years. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. For many people renting may be the right choice. Every individual and...

Posted on 07/02/2020

Tips on Making Your New Luxury Home Perfect for You

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay When you find the perfect home, you will probably make some changes in the décor since not everyone has the same tastes in colors and textures. Painting the interior, changing carpets and flooring and updating fixtures such as the showers, sinks, tubs and toilets are all updates many people make when moving...

Posted on 06/25/2020

Tips for Home Sellers: Optimize Your Time and Resources

In some instances, a home seller has limited time and resources to list his or her house and promote it to prospective buyers. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seller to make the most of his or her time and resources throughout the property selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help a house...

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Posted on 06/18/2020

Are HOAs Really That Beneficial?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock An HOA — or Homeowners' Association — is an organization in your subdivision or community that creates and enforces regulations and rules for the properties and residents. If a property is part of an HOA's jurisdiction, buying it automatically makes you a member. Therefore, you are required to pay HOA dues that cover...

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Posted on 06/11/2020

Designing the Perfect Home Gym

Photo by Victor Freitas from Pexels Having your own home fitness center provides a convenient place to work out. You don’t have to worry about fitting in exercise during gym hours or having to wait your turn to use the treadmill or rowing machine. With your own gym, you can work out whenever you want and use your...

Posted on 06/04/2020

6 Essential Tools for Every Homeowner

Photo by Davie Bicker via Pixabay There are plenty of maintenance concerns to think about when owning a home. Once you’ve completed your purchase and settled in comfortably, it’s important to remember that there will be no landlord to come around and fix those leaky faucets. You’ll need to either fix them yourself or pay to have a...

Posted on 07/11/2020

Another Property Sold - 7736 SW 5TH Ave, Portland, OR 97219

**OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED - OFFER ACCEPTED**...

Posted on 07/10/2020

Video Tour - 3051 Se 171ST Dr, Portland, OR 97035

Hard to find well-maintained, one level mid-century ranch with a full basement. Main level features hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, open living room with a fireplace, kitchen and dining area. A full basement has an oversized family room, a large laundry room, full bath, a den, and tons of storage. Freshly painted interior, new kitchen flooring and countertop. Great family home with a beautiful, inviting backyard with raised garden...

Posted on 07/10/2020

3051 Se 171ST Dr, Portland, OR 97035 is now new to the market!

Hard to find well-maintained, one level mid-century ranch with a full basement. Main level features hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, open living room with a fireplace, kitchen and dining area. A full basement has an oversized family room, a large laundry room, full bath, a den, and tons of storage. Freshly painted interior, new kitchen flooring and countertop. Great family home with a beautiful, inviting backyard with raised garden...

Posted on 07/03/2020

413 NW Uptown Ter #1a, Portland, OR 97210 is now new to the market!

Enjoy a gorgeous view of the city and mountains. This move-in ready 1 bedroom/1 bath unit is well maintained, light and bright with an open floor plan, quartz countertops in kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, newer laminate flooring and carpeting, washer/dryer in unit. Take in the spectacular views on an oversized private patio. Located off Burnside, blocks away from NW 23rd shopping and restaurants, Washington Park, Providence Park, easy access to the freeway and bus...