October Homeward Bound is Out! Change is in the air! Every year about this time we begin to look forward to the gorgeous fall colors & the crisp, cool air of autumn. Weather is not the only sign of transition- the yellow school buses, school children crossing the street & other signs of school back […]
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Real Estate Office Help Wanted Now!
Could you be the great assistant I’m seeking to work full-time and handle many of the myriad of administrative details of running my growing Real Estate Business? Busy Real Estate Team Leader buried with far too much to do-needs very organized, detail-oriented assistant 40 hours weekly in her Portland office. It’s 10:07 pm on a […]
Online Tools And Resources To Leverage When Checking A Potential Neighborhood
Neighborhoods, like people, have unique sets of personalities and characteristics. Whether you’re planning to buy a home or considering renting for the meantime, it’s important to figure out if the neighborhood you’re considering fits your lifestyle before you make your move. This is why digging into local details such as safety, walkability, nearby schools, and […]
Hosting Thanksgiving At Your New Home? Here Are Last-Minute Tips to Get Ready
Owning and buying your first home is the perfect reason to host Thanksgiving dinner. And since it’s next week, chances are you have already made a checklist and started getting ready for the long-awaited holiday. But if you haven’t or still need a few reminders to make your festivities even a little less overwhelming, we’ve […]
Home Buyers: Here are 5 Expert Tips To Ensure A Smooth Closing
As you approach closing, the pinnacle of your home buying journey, you’d want nothing to go wrong. But with many hurdles or complications that could get in the way before you finally hold your house keys, expect the process to be more stressful and overwhelming. With a real estate agent by your side, you’re at […]
10 Practical Tips for Buying Second Hand Furniture For Your Home
You just got the keys to your new home and can’t wait to adorn your space with brand new furniture. That’s fantastic, especially if you already have specific items in mind or you’ve been eyeing a particular piece for such a long time. But if your budget is quite limited, especially after paying for closing […]
The Things You’ll Love and Hate About Living on a Cul-de-sac
Once you’ve started your home buying journey, one term you might have come across during your home search is the type of street called “cul-de-sac.” If you didn’t know about this phrase before, one thing to note is that there are benefits as well as drawbacks to owning property on this type of street. Some […]
What is an iBuyer and The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home to One
Once you’re set to sell your home, you also need to decide which type of transaction works best for you. Generally, you have three options: you can hire a licensed real estate agent, go FSBO (“For Sale By Owner”) and sell sans agent, or work with an iBuyer. If the last option has never crossed […]
7 Critical Steps to Take After Your House Is Damaged by Storm
The damage a storm causes to your home can leave you feeling lost and devastated. Concerns about securing your family’s safety, restoring your property, and getting your life back together can be completely overwhelming. And with destructive storms becoming more and more common, it pays to have a strategy to help you deal with the […]
Fundamental Questions To Ask Before Hiring Professional Movers: Part 2
Do you use subcontractors or a third-party to handle and deliver my belongings? Before you work with a mover, you need to know how they operate and if a different company will actually be doing the loading, transporting, and unloading of your belongings. This is because while many moving companies have their team, some movers […]
