By Katie Bain If you are thinking about buying a Portland Oregon Home as-is, should you have a home inspection? The answer is yes, you should still get the home inspected. There could be major and costly issues that affect the overall integrity of the home that you should know about prior to your purchase. […]
Buying Verses Renting – Portland Rents Rise By Over 20 Percent in 5 Years
By Katie Bain Buying vs. Renting, which option is better? In Portland right now the answer is buying, especially since a recent report from oregonlive.com, and the National Association of Realtors, shows us that rents in Portland have risen by over 20 percent in the last five years alone. Sixth Fastest Rent Increase Portland […]
3 Things to Do Before Buying a Portland Oregon Home
By Katie Bain Two of the biggest problems that home buyers make are: 1. Not knowing how much of a mortgage loan they really qualify for and 2. Shopping for a home without getting their financing in place. If you’re a first time home buyer and are considering buying a home, here are 3 […]
Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes When Buying Portland Real Estate
By Katie Bain As a long time Real Estate Agent, I’ve seen many homebuyers make three common mistakes. In today’s post, I will break down what those three home buying mistakes are so you can make a more informed decision when purchasing a home in Portland. Mistake #1 – Not Investigating the Neighborhood Although […]