How to Boost Your House’s Curb Appeal in the Fall
The summer real estate boom may be slowing down, but it can still be a great time to get your house ready for the market. Fall is a fantastic season to show off your home’s character. Here are a few…
What Makes a Good Neighborhood?
During the search for a new home, many homeowners ask about the neighborhood that particular properties are in. The neighborhood location is a very important factor when it comes to finding the right home, understanding its value, and recognizing what…
What You Need to Know about the USDA Loan
Are you interested in moving to a rural or less populated area? The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a loan specifically made for homebuyers who want to purchase in these areas and meet certain other criteria. Read on to find…
Up Next In PDX’s Hot Home-Buying Market: Virtual Staging
Virtual staging is getting more common, especially for condos, which are more likely to linger on the market. Article from Portland Monthly In an age when more of us than would care to admit it fall asleep with fantasies of pristine…
Moving Day Etiquette
Whether you are moving yourself or hiring a professional team, there are a few ways that you can make moving day more enjoyable and smooth for everyone involved. Follow these tips to be a gracious host on your moving day…
Top 10 Things To Do When Buying Your Dream Home
1) Call your local Mortgage Broker (We'll Handle The Other Nine). More Options. Lower Rates. Faster Closings. A Home Loan Experience Designed For You.
What to Do When You Are Outbid on a Home
Home sales are competitive right now. In many markets, offering the asking price isn’t enough to guarantee that you will be able to purchase the home. With buyers offering more and more, what can you do if you are outbid…
Fall 2020 Newsletter
FALL 2020 NEWSLETTER Mortgage Rates Still at Historic Lows If you have not already, now is the time to act If you may benefit in lowering your interest rate with pending unknowns and election coming. We are resending some of the…
How much equity do I have in my home?
Home ownership is an admirable goal and one that many Americans work towards throughout their lives. You may think that once you sign on the dotted line and have the keys to your own home, you are a home owner…
What Kind of Insurance Do I Need for My Home?
Home is where the heart is. It’s also usually where all of our stuff is and if you want to protect your belongings against fire, flooding, theft, or other accidents, you will need insurance. Insurance is essentially a contract that…