What to Know about an Earnest Money Deposit
If you are in the process of searching for a home, chances are the term earnest money deposit has come up. What exactly is this deposit, and what does it get you? Is it required to purchase a new home?…
Benefits of Selling Your Home with a Real Estate Agent
If you are getting ready to put your house on the market, you may be thinking that you have everything that you need to market your amazing home and to find the perfect buyer. It’s true that selling your home…
Summer Maintenance for Your Home
Summer temps are officially here in most of the United States. This usually means spending more time outdoors. If your home is looking a little rough after a long winter and spring, here are a few summer maintenance tips to…
Rent Control Legislation: What Is It?
You may have seen recent news reports about rent control measures taken in Oregon. Many lawmakers are taking a closer look at legislation that would enact limits on rising rent costs and the impact it could have on both the…
Renting Out Your Home: The Pros and Cons
When people think of investing, they often picture a suit-wearing, fast-talking professional aggressively yelling on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Or maybe their mind goes to a spreadsheet enthusiast buying and selling through online investment platforms. But…
What it means to be in “Escrow”
If you are new to buying real estate, you may wonder what it means exactly to be “in escrow.” Is it a place? A condition of the contract? A life-threatening disease? The answer is much more straightforward than you may…
Spring Cleaning Tips for Homeowners
Spring is in the air! For many, that means warmer temperatures, sunshine, and renewed energy to tackle projects. If you are a homeowner, this is the perfect time to work on some of the things that may have gone by…
Airbnb and VRBO: Letting Strangers Live in Your Home
The vacation experience has changed over the years, with travelers looking for alternative accommodations at every type of destination. Whether it is a family of four looking for more space or an executive needing a space to entertain clients while…
Buyer’s Market Versus Seller’s Market: What Is the Difference?
If you are starting a search for a new home or listing your current home for sale, you have probably come across the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market.” Does that mean you have to list your home in a…
Sell Your House Faster by Staging Your Home
Sell Your House Faster by Staging Your Home Most potential buyers know if they would consider making an offer on a home within the first 5 minutes that they see it. Buying a home, especially your first home, is a…
