By Katie Bain If you plan on selling your Portland Oregon Home one of the most important things you can do to increase interest from prospective home buyers is to work on improving your garage Although most people think of the garage as a “space” to store their vehicles, skis, fitness equipment and bikes, […]
4 Clues you’re buying A Home in the Right Portland Oregon Neighborhood
By Katie Bain One of the most common questions that home buyers across Portland Oregon have is “how do I know that I’m buying a home in the right neighborhood?” This question is easy to answer and can be broken down into 4 clues that you should look for in a neighborhood before you […]
Portland Oregon Home Buyers Make Larger Down Payments When Buying Homes
By EquityPoint Real Estate One of the most interesting statistics from the 2015 Real Estate Market is that Portland Oregon Home buyers are paying larger down payments to get into single family homes, townhomes and condos than other home buyers are paying nationwide. Average Down Payment Thanks to the recent statistics from RealtyTrac and […]
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 […]
Portland, Oregon Homes – Carpeting Verses Hardwood – Which One Is Better?
By Katie Bain As a Portland Oregon Home buyer and throughout your home ownership you will encounter many homes, which may have carpeting or hardwood flooring. Although you may be accustomed to one over the other, it’s important to take the time to think about which flooring option is best for you and the […]
A Portland Oregon Home Buyers Guide To The Home Inspection
By Katie Bain One of the most important things you need to do as a Portland Oregon home buyer is to get the home you are purchasing inspected by a qualified home inspector. In today’s post, I will share with you simple tips for finding a home inspector and what you can expect […]
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 […]