Why a Home Inspection Is One of the Most Important Parts of Your Home Purchase
Why a Home Inspection Is One of the Most Important Parts of Your Home Purchase Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make—and it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement. But before you fall in love with that charming kitchen or the...
Does That Fridge Stay? What’s Actually Included When Buying a Home
Picture this—you move into your new home, only to find out the seller took all the light fixtures with them! Not everything in a house automatically comes with the sale. Here’s what typically stays vs. what might be up for negotiation: ✅ Stays: Built-in appliances,...
Mortgage Loan Basics: What You Need to Know
For many, buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions they’ll make in their lifetime. Understanding the basics of a mortgage loan can make the process smoother and less intimidating. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to...
Hidden Gems: How to Find Undervalued Homes
Unearthing a great deal on a home often means looking beyond the obvious. Sometimes the best opportunities are in properties that might not immediately stand out. Here’s how to spot those hidden gems: Look Beyond the Surface: Focus on homes that may need minor updates...
Open Houses: Great for Buyers and Sellers
Open houses can be a fantastic way to showcase a home and generate interest. For sellers, it’s an opportunity to highlight your home’s best features and attract multiple prospects in one go. For buyers, it’s a chance to explore a property in a relaxed setting and get...
What if the Perfect Home is Full of Hidden Problems?
Imagine you found a home that felt tailor-made for you. But even with all its charm, the home inspection turned up some issues–nothing like foundation cracks or a leaky roof, but still issues that needed attention. You felt uneasy about it until your real estate...
The One that (Almost) Got Away
So, picture this: A cozy, quaint bungalow nestled in a beautiful tree-lined street in West Linn. My clients walk in, and immediately they’re in love. But guess what? They aren’t the only ones… Another buyer swoops in. But this is where we double down. I contact the...
Millennials Making it in Today’s Market
Millennials have faced their fair share of challenges when it comes to home buying–they continue to flood the market, while dealing with higher interest rates and home prices, plus the struggle to save for a down payment while renting. It was reported that 67% of...
The Key to House Hunting with Confidence
What’s a simple thing that can boost your confidence as a home buyer? A pre-approval letter! The benefits of being pre-approved while house hunting: Financial clarity – know your max loan amount so you can browse, tour, and make an offer on a home with...
Buying a Home in an HOA – What to Know
If you are considering buying a home in an HOA, make sure you do your homework! What are the pros and cons of buying a home in an HOA? Homeownership involves various considerations, especially when it comes to purchasing a property governed by a Homeowners’...
Calculating the true price of a home
While the stated purchase price of a home is the starting point in an offer to purchase, other details of the offer determine the true costs to the buyer and the true proceeds to the seller. These details, along with the price, become points of negotiation. The most...FOLLOW US
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