Out of state Rentals So you bought a house, or two for an investment or decided to move out of state and instead of selling the home you lived in, you decided to rent it…
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Remodeling and Renovating In Portland
Remodeling and Renovating In Portland Make no mistake about it – despite what a litany of home-improvement shows will tell you, fixing up a home is hard work. It takes time, patience, and a lot of…
Summer’s over
Summer’s over Not to be a downer, but it’s true. Summer’s over. The days are getting shorter, there’s a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to turn magnificent colors. Yes, it’s that time…
Inherited homes
So you just found out you inherited a home. Now what? You weren’t planning on owning another home and what if the house is out of town…way out of town. Or even out of state. What…
Estimates: Contractors and what they really charge
Just like anything else in life, unless you are educated and knowledgeable in specific areas, you truly don’t know everything. And subsequently, sometimes you don’t really know the true cost of things. For example getting your…
Selling Rentals?
We all have dreams. Dreams of freedom from debt, our jobs, even the kids flying from the nest. What if you got to reach your dreams quicker. By selling your troublesome “rental property” you can benefit…
How’s your curb appeal?
The term “curb appeal” has been part of the real estate lexicon for ages, perhaps to the point that it may be dismissed to a certain extent. However, there is little disputing that curb appeal has…
The Benefits of Downsizing Your Home
While bigger is usually better when it comes to your living space, there may come a time in life when you take stock of your home and utter the d-word: downsize. Perhaps it’s that spare room…
Relocating…selling your house fast!
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:…
Portland Housing Inventory is Down, Prices Are Up
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…