Home upgrades in Portland are a great way to showcase your personal style and potentially add value to your home. But they can also be costly and take specialized knowledge and skills to execute. Here are a few of the…
It takes a whole team of people to make a real estate deal go from start to finish. Even new home buyers or sellers often expect to work with a real estate agent, a loan officer, and other experts in…
Chip and Joanna Gaines are back on television with a new season of their popular home renovation show ‘Fixer Upper,’ now titled ‘Fixer Upper: Welcome Home.’ The married couple (contractor and designer) take on old or outdated homes in run…
You have saved and saved for a down payment on a new home in Portland and are finally ready to sign all of the paperwork and get the keys. Your lender sends over the final numbers and the cash to…
During the search for a new Portland 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…
Having the keys to your own home in your hand is a huge milestone. Home ownership in Portland is something that many people dream about for years and requires hard work to find the perfect house and make your dream…
Many home buyers and sellers choose to work with a Portland real estate professional, either an agent or a broker, when they purchase or sell a home. This professional knows the ins and outs of the real estate market in…
If you find yourself with extra money in your bank account courtesy of something like the government-issued COVID checks or tax return from the IRS, it may be tempting to use it to purchase a new gadget or go on…
If you are in the market for a new home in Portland, you have probably been looking online and in person for just the right property. Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, layout, and kitchen features are all the top of home…
Veterans buying a home often use a special loan, backed by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to purchase a personal residence with no (or low) down-payment. But many may not know that once you use that loan, you can refinance…
