Beautiful, well-maintained and updated throughout, this Turner Creek traditional is move-in ready. Bamboo floors and a beautiful stamped concrete patio and large covered pergola set this home apart. New exterior and interior paint and large master suite with sitting area.…
The process of buying a house can be overwhelming. That's why I like this road map -- it illustrates in a helpful way how the process usually works, where your outs are and how to get to the finish line.…
Unless you're one of the lucky few who purchased your home with cash or a large down payment, you are likely paying PMI, or private mortgage insurance. Lenders require this on your mortgage when your loan-to-value ratio is any higher…
This charming NE Portland home offers open-concept living, plenty of space to spread out and all in a great location in the Montavilla neighborhood. Entertain guests in the large kitchen or outside on the deck. Quiet dead-end street and freeway…
This North Portland craftsman is in like-new condition. Tons of room to spread out with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and lots of charm. Private fenced backyard, custom blinds and high-efficiency gas furnace. 2,103 square feet 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms…
I'm teaching another first-time buyers class! If you fit into this category, I hope you'll be able to join me and Anette Sieverson from Pacific Residential Mortgage on August 10 from 2-4 in the afternoon. This class is very low-key.…
This is the biggest conundrum my clients are facing today -- in a real estate market this tight (low inventory, homes selling within hours), what do you do if you're trying to sell your home and then buy another one?…
Are you a first-time homebuyer, or thinking about dipping your toes in? I like this infographic from Doorsteps that shows demographic info for first-time buyers nationwide. I'm particularly interested in how people are scraping together their first down payment and…
If you’ve had any conversations about buying or selling a house lately, surely the term “bidding war” has come up. We are seeing lots of bidding wars, and the reason for that is low inventory combined with tons of buyers…
This gorgeous 1940s traditional home sits high up on the hill in South Burlingame, overlooking the city. Close to great shopping, schools and downtown. The home has been remodeled thoroughly, including a new roof, windows, driveway, patios and decks, interior…