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Housing in Portland – What are Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads?

Housing in Portland – What are Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads?

When you think of your dream housing in Portland, you probably imagine a structure that fits your needs and exudes…

What to Do When Your Purchase Offer in Portland Isn’t Accepted

What to Do When Your Purchase Offer in Portland Isn’t Accepted

Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when there is a lot of competition in the market. It…

Best Projects to DIY in Your Portland Home

Best Projects to DIY in Your Portland Home

Home upgrades in Portland are a great way to showcase your personal style and potentially add value to your home…

Understanding the Role of a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator in Portland

Understanding the Role of a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator in Portland

It takes a whole team of people to make a real estate deal go from start to finish. Even new…

Buying a Home as a Fixer Upper in Portland

Buying a Home as a Fixer Upper in Portland

Chip and Joanna Gaines are back on television with a new season of their popular home renovation show ‘Fixer Upper,’…

Understanding Your Cash to Close When Buying a Home in Portland

Understanding Your Cash to Close When Buying a Home in Portland

You have saved and saved for a down payment on a new home in Portland and are finally ready to…

What Makes a Good Neighborhood in Portland?

What Makes a Good Neighborhood in Portland?

During the search for a new Portland home, many homeowners ask about the neighborhood that particular properties are in. The…

Getting Ready for a Stress-Free Portland Move

Getting Ready for a Stress-Free Portland Move

Having the keys to your own home in your hand is a huge milestone. Home ownership in Portland is something…

What to Expect When Your Portland Real Estate Agent is a Dual Agent

What to Expect When Your Portland Real Estate Agent is a Dual Agent

Many home buyers and sellers choose to work with a Portland real estate professional, either an agent or a broker,…

Using Unexpected Income for Your Portland Home

Using Unexpected Income for Your Portland Home

If you find yourself with extra money in your bank account courtesy of something like the government-issued COVID checks or…

What to Look for Before a Portland Home Inspection

What to Look for Before a Portland Home Inspection

If you are in the market for a new home in Portland, you have probably been looking online and in…

Using the VA Streamline Loan in Portland

Using the VA Streamline Loan in Portland

Veterans buying a home often use a special loan, backed by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to purchase a personal…

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