By Katie Bain PORTLAND, Ore – If you’re planning on selling your home this year, you will have heard a variety of “myths” about Portland Oregon Real Estate Agents. Because of these myths you may not be sure if hiring a real estate agent is best for you. In this article, I will cover 8 […]
Oregon Was #1 For Relocation In 2014 But Will The Trend Continue?
By Katie Bain Thanks to a recent study from United Van Lines we know that more people chose to relocate to Oregon last year than any other state in the United States. Out of 128,000 moves, United Van Lines found that close to 70 percent of their moves were inbound to Oregon and most movers […]
Why Use A Portland Oregon Realtor To Help You BUY A Home?
By EquityPoint Real Estate Are you thinking about buying a home in Portland Oregon? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The first step towards buying a home is to hire a Portland Oregon Realtor to help you find the perfect home which matches ALL of your home buying specifications like: square feet, […]
What’s The Value in Hiring a Realtor to Help Me Sell My Portland Oregon Home?
By EquityPoint Real Estate One of the biggest trends in the Real Estate world is when a homeowner will choose to sell their Portland Oregon Home themselves. Although it’s common for a homeowner to go with the FSBO (for sale by owner) approach because they think they are saving money, a homeowner is missing […]
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 […]
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 […]