Spruce Up Your Portland Home This Winter
Winter is coming! If you are in most parts of the United States, it’s already here. Check out this list of the best ways to spruce up your Portland home during the coldest part of the year. Ideas…
Using a Local Real Estate Agent to Rent a Home
Real estate agents are often associated with buying or selling a home. They are certainly great people to have on your team in these situations. But did you know that you can also use a Portland real estate agent when…
What You Need to Know about Portland Property Taxes
Whether you are a first time homebuyer or a seasoned purchaser, you will still need to learn and understand your Portland property taxes. Property Taxes Included in Mortgage Most mortgages have property taxes included in the monthly payment. The payment…
Why You Need to Know Your Portland Property Lines
Understanding your Portland property lines is an important step to being a responsible homeowner. This helps you know which parts of the lawn are your responsibility, makes filing an insurance claims in the future easier, and can contribute to a…
What Does “In Escrow” Mean In Real Estate?
The term “in escrow” is one that is often heard during real estate transactions. When you buy a Portland home or property, once your offer is accepted but before the transaction is actually completed, you are “in escrow.” This is…
Benefits of Working with a Portland Real Estate Agent
Are you getting ready to buy or sell a home? Working with a Portland real estate agent can make the process easier and help you get the best deal. Working with an Agent as a Buyer If this is your…
What You Need to Know about the FHA Loan in Portland
Getting ready to purchase a home? You’ve probably heard about the FHA loan, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. What is this home loan option and is it right for you? Using an FHA loan in Portland can be…
Getting the “Clear to Close” and What Comes Next
Going through the home buying process? It can feel like a never-ending journey of paperwork and verification to become a homeowner. Whether it is your first time purchasing a home or you are getting ready to buy your dream home,…
Is the Zestimate Right for My House? Understanding Real Estate Tools
Whether you are buying, selling, or renting a home, you have probably spent at least a little bit of time on Zillow. There are numerous real estate apps and websites out there that collect and display helpful data about a…
Are You Ready to Become a Landlord?
If you are considering selling your house but aren’t sure you want to let it go forever, you may be surprised to hear that you can actually keep your house and have someone else cover the costs and upkeep. Becoming…
