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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
Buying a home comes with a lot of paperwork. Of the seemingly endless pieces of paper that you will receive, here are the most important ones to look for: The document that outlines your agreement with your realtor…
Many people find it useful to have a checklist. On any good checklist, these two items should be the first items on that list, as they are essential to getting the ball rolling on your dream of home ownership. The…
In our last post, we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any potential homebuyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their pre-approval. Assuming everything looked good in those areas, the next…
