This blog post from Doorsteps sums it up pretty well: How serious a buyer are you? Like many other things, I find that buyers need to work their way into becoming a serious buyer. First they're curious, then they move…
When I asked my Facebook friends what questions they had about the process of buying a home, Aaron responded: "Finding the best lender seems to be my biggest hindrance. Agents seem like they will give you recommendations, but it's hard…
This spacious, modern townhome has all the extras and is located in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Portland. This home’s unique rooftop terrace offers city views and outdoor space in the heart of the city! 1618 square feet 2 bedrooms…
We've been working on our house for the past two months, and it's finally time for the big reveal! We'll have more projects moving forward, most notably the exterior of the house and the yard -- but for now, the…
Portland has 95 officially-recognized neighborhoods that span the city. Each neighborhood has a volunteer-based neighborhood association that serves as a liaison between neighborhood residents and city government. The cool part about this system is that it allows each neighborhood to…
If you haven't worked with a realtor before, you're likely curious about how it works. How do we get paid? Who pays us? Here's the straight story on real estate commissions and how they generally work (and please note, there…
I'm documenting my own personal home renovation story here on the blog. To see how we bought our house, you can read part one and two. Now it's time to turn the story to our remodeling adventure. Once we bought…
I'm documenting our adventure buying our first house here on the blog, in hopes that it's helpful to other first-time homebuyers. This is a pretty long and elaborate process, and it's different for everyone. For the first half of the…
When I became a realtor, I hadn't yet bought my first house. We'd been looking for awhile, but very casually, and now we're in the process of buying our first home. Everyone's buying and selling stories and experiences are different,…
This solid 1960 St. Johns ranch is on a large lot with lots of potential. Priced as a starter home or investment property, this home is offered in as-is condition and could become a great family home. 837 square feet…