The past few weeks I have noticed a major surge in my business and I’m sure I’m not the only agent that has experienced this. Buyers are gearing up to buy, which is a common event come spring time every year. What has been unexpected though, is the amount of activity in the market. Many […]
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A Portland Couples’ Adventure in Architecture and Portlandia
March 19th, 2012 
admin So I was poking around on Pinterest and I found a picture of this house! This is a unique property in Portland that was featured on IFC’s Portlandia. I know I just did an article on Portlandia but I swear I’m not obsessed. When I saw this home in the show I was really intrigued. […]
A follow-up to the Portlandia Blog
March 12th, 2012 admin The only place where Darth Vader, bagpipes, kilts and a unicycle go hand in hand. (found on Tumblr)
Portlandia, a Place I’m Proud to Call Home.
March 9th, 2012 admin One of my favorite Portlandia clips In case you haven’t noticed, there is a show called Portlandia on IFC staring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. It’s a sketch comedy show about all the things that make Portland special. It covers everything from our affinity with organic everything to our love/hate with recycling and of course […]
What are Closing Costs?
March 5th, 2012 admin Good question! If you are looking into buying or even selling, you will have to deal with closing costs. So what are they? In short they consist of a variety of fees and expenses that you and the seller will have to pay at the time of closing. Your lender must provide a good-faith estimate […]
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No Comments »7 Reason to Own your Portland Home
March 1st, 2012 admin 7 Reasons to Own Your Portland Home 1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home. 2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median […]
5 Things to Know about Homeowners Insurance
February 28th, 2012 admin Homeowners insurance tends to be one of those things that people think about after the fire burns the house down or the flood heavily damages the home. Doing a little extra research when you are beginning the home buying process can potentially save you and your family a lot of heartache down the road.
Tax Benefits of Home Ownership!
February 27th, 2012 admin Oh, I’ll never forget how glorious the time was when I did my taxes after having bought our first home. As I left my accountant’s office I felt this weird sensation on my face. I think it was….wait…a smile? This was huge considering the previous year I left feeling like I had just gotten run […]
10 Questions to Ask your Lender
February 25th, 2012 admin 1. What are the most popular mortgages you offer? Why are they so popular? 2. Which type of mortgage plan do you think would be best for me? Why? 3. Are your rates, terms, fees, and closing costs negotiable? 4. Will I have to buy private mortgage insurance? If so, how much will it cost, […]
Taking the Stress out of Homebuying in Portland
February 22nd, 2012 admin Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
