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Posted on 03/29/2020

4 Shocking Ways to Reduce Electricity Use

Image by Marie-Flore Pirmez from Unsplash Going green sounds like a big, lofty goal. For many, it brings thoughts of installing solar panels or upgrading entire HVAC systems to be more eco-friendly. While these are helpful tasks, there are many little things you can do right now to “go green” at home. If you want to make a...

Save Energy

Energy Efficient

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Posted on 03/22/2020

Organizational Tips for Home Sellers

Image by LightField Studios from Shutterstock When you've owned your house a long time, getting it ready to sell may seem like a daunting task. If relocation is on the horizon for you, get an early start and organize your spaces. Ideas to help you get organized right away! Resist the temptation to add items to your home...

Declutter

Home Selling Tips

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Posted on 03/15/2020

How Creating Your Dream Home Wish List Can Help You Make the Best Home Buying Decision

In the internet age, we’ve all seen dream homes on Google, Pinterest, or Instagram that seem to encompass everything we’ve ever wanted in a home. Sometimes, obsessing over dream homes can be detrimental to us--making us feel bad about our own living situation or discouraged about ever being able to afford the home we truly want. However, dream homes...

Posted on 03/08/2020

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There are many fees and costs you’ll encounter as a homeowner. From closing costs that are due when first purchasing your home to your mortgage payment and property taxes, keeping up with these expenses is essential. But if you’re a homeowner that didn’t pay your property taxes, you’re at risk of losing...

Legal

Remove A Tax Lien

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Posted on 03/01/2020

How To Complete Your Post-Winter Checklist

Every winter, your home faces harsh weather, and it may benefit you to examine your home during the warmer months for any areas that may need maintenance to avoid excessive and costly repairs to your home during or after the winter. Here are few things to check before the snow starts to fall.1. The Roof: Excess snowfall on...

Cleaning

Maintenance

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Posted on 02/23/2020

How to Buy Your First Home

Photo by Roman Samborskyi via Shutterstock Buying your first home is exciting! And scary! But you don’t have to fear the process if you take the time to become fully prepared for homeownership. Below are the seven primary keys to preparing yourself and smoothing the process. How to Know You’re Ready Determine how much you can afford. The...

First Time Buyer

Preapproval

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Posted on 02/16/2020

Little Changes to Customize Your Luxury Home

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay When you find the perfect home, you will probably make some changes in the décor since not everyone has the same tastes in colors and textures. Painting the interior, changing carpets and flooring and updating fixtures such as the showers, sinks, tubs and toilets are all updates many people make when moving...

Home Impovements

Luxury Home

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Posted on 02/09/2020

Reasons to Negotiate with a Home Seller

If your initial offer to purchase a home is countered, there is no need to stress. In fact, there are lots of reasons why you should negotiate with a house seller, and these include: 1. You can speed up the homebuying journey. The homebuying journey may prove to be long and complicated. If you find a house you want...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 02/02/2020

The Pros & Cons of New Construction Homes

Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay It’s not unusual for homebuyers to enter the market with some preconceived notions about the differences between an existing home and new construction. These may be formed by talking to friends and loved ones about their successes and challenges. Others come from media sources, including the seemingly endless stream of reality home shows....

New Construction

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 01/26/2020

Tips for Enjoying a Fast, Successful Homebuying Experience

Let's face it – all homebuyers want to enjoy a fast, successful property buying experience. Yet transforming this vision into a reality can be difficult for first-time and experienced property buyers alike. Lucky for you, we're here to help you streamline the homebuying journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you enjoy a seamless homebuying...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 03/30/2020

10420 SW 41ST Ave, Portland, OR 97219 is now new to the market!

Soundly built 1980's daylight ranch nestled on gentle slope in established SW Portland. Minutes to I-5, schools, Trail Heads, Parks, Downtown, shopping and dining. Solid oak hardwood floors on main level, open living space and tons of potential for future updates and sweat equity in this 3511 sqft home. Spacious finished lower level w/BR and approx. 550 sqft workroom/bonus space. Over-sized 2 car garage. Wood deck, mature landscape & fully fenced backyard. New roof installed 2019. Energy Score-7 [Home Energy Score = 7. HES Report at...

Real Estate

Portland

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Posted on 01/31/2020

305 E Cherry Ave Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838 is now new to the market!

Excellent Owner Occupied or Investment Property Opportunity! This single level duplex was built in 2019 with durability in mind. Blocks away from the convenience of Starbucks, McDonalds and Walmart. Engineered hardwood floors, air conditioning, carpet in bedrooms, great-room with spacious kitchen and SS appliances. Three bedrooms, master and hall bathrooms, 1232sf each. Large two car garages, with extra parking pad for each unit for trailer/RV/boat. Low maintenance rock...

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