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 […]
Location, Location, Location – Make Sure You Choose the Right Portland Home
By Katie Bain One of the oldest, and most quoted sayings in Real Estate is “location, location, location”. It’s a well-known fact that location has always been one of the primary factors in determining the value of a home because, many buyers are willing to buy a home, regardless of its condition but the […]
Is It Better To Rent Or Buy A Portland Oregon Home?
By Katie Bain Renting vs. Buying a Portland Oregon Home – which option is better? If you’ve been studying the local Real Estate for the last 12 months you know that many people have been saying that buying a home in Portland is better than renting but who is telling the truth? In this […]
Portland Oregon Real Estate Trends – The Market Is Favoring Sellers
By Katie Bain If you’re a homeowner, and are interested in the latest Portland Oregon Real Estate trends, you will be glad to know that the Real Estate market is favoring sellers now instead of buyers. As of the week of March 9th 2015 the most attractive neighborhoods in the Portland area are on […]
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 […]
Will Low Mortgage Interest Rates Bring More Portland Oregon Home Buyers To The Market?
By Katie Bain 2015 is shaping up to be another great year for Portland Oregon Home Buyers thanks to historically low mortgage interest rates which are now about 4%, or lower, depending on your lender. The Federal Reserve has indicated that the could have their first rate hike around June and this could […]
Portland Oregon Real Estate – Why Are Property Inspections So Important?
By Katie Bain Are you planning on buying or selling Portland Oregon Real Estate? It doesn’t matter which side of the table you’re going to be on, having the property inspected that you plan on buying or selling is an important part of the Real Estate process and will protect your best interests. […]
Real Estate Turn Offs – Learn More about What Turns Off Portland Home Buyers
By Katie Bain Did you know that there are things that can actually “turn off” a Portland Home Buyer and cause them to want to avoid your home? If you’re planning on listing your home here are 3 turn offs you will want to avoid if you want to quickly sell your home during […]
Should You Love Your Portland Home Or List It?
By Katie Bain One of my favorite Real Estate television shows is Love It or List It. The show features couples who are faced with the decision of changing things about their home in order to love it or to simply sell it instead and find a new home that meets their current needs. […]
Portland Oregon Homeowner – Don’t Miss These Things to Do before Selling Your Home
By Katie Bain Are you a Portland Oregon Homeowner and are planning on selling your home? Before you list your home for sale, make sure you follow these tips: Improve Your Homes Curb Appeal The first thing a buyer sees is the outside of your home. If it is not well cared for, many […]