The reality of life is that you’ll move at some time or another. Most likely, you’ll do it several times during your lifetime. While relocating can be exciting, stressful, or bittersweet, the question remains the same: what to do with …
When you decide to sell your home, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is how to fix it up in order to maximize its dollar value. Of course, such an endeavor can encompass a variety of home …
Portland’s housing inventory is at its lowest point in 7 years. In this post, we take a look at the numbers behind this trend and answer the question: why is Portland so popular now? Portland Housing Inventory is Down. Prices …
Summer’s Coming. Now’s the Time to Sell. Why? Whoever coined the phrase “Timing is everything” may well have been referring to real estate. Deciding when to sell your home is of crucial importance. With summer soon to be upon us, …
When Should Seniors Sell Their Home? Are you a senior or know of a senior considering selling a home? Many seniors are indecisive about the topic, but more and more seniors are selling their homes. To help with the decision …
Women continue to outlive men in our society. Faced with less income, some widows move to more manageable housing situations but decide to keep the house and rent it out as a source of monthly income. But is this a …
Your parents have finally reached the age that requires special care and their house is sitting empty. Tempting to rent it out for some additional income, right? Before you decide to rent, read this post about the risks involved with …
1. Assess the Value The first step in deciding what to do with the property is gaining an understanding of the house’s worth. There are a number of free online sites where you can get some ballpark estimates that, while …
If you haven’t been paying attention to the housing market lately, you may be in for a surprise to learn that your home equity may be taking a hit for the worse soon. A look at market conditions will indicate …
