The Troy Team's Blog

Posted on 09/05/2021

Living in a rental property can limit your interior design options. Depending on the terms of your lease, it might prohibit you from renovation of any kind—even putting holes in the wall. For many, this can prove frustrating when wanting to divide up a space. Luckily, we’ve put together some simple and temporary room divider ideas that are...

Rental Property

Home Decor

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Posted on 08/29/2021

Connection: 3 Easy Ways to Bring the Family Together

Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels When you're designing a home, it's easy to get caught up in the fray. Cabinet colors, flooring options and bathroom designs often take center stage. But sometimes you just need to zoom out a little and consider your big-picture goals for your home. What kind of culture do you want to...

Family

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Posted on 08/22/2021

Cost Considerations for Foreclosed Property

Image by Steve Heap from Shutterstock An active housing market has reduced the number of foreclosed homes in inventory, but there will always be foreclosed homes available to purchase. Many buyers are not aware of what to expect when purchasing a foreclosure. Here are some home truths about buying a distressed home. You’re not always getting a deal....

Posted on 08/15/2021

5 Simple Smart Home Upgrades You Can DIY

Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels You don't have to be a digital genius to implement smart technology into your home. In fact, the majority of devices on the market are designed to be installation-friendly. Making these additions to your home can make daily tasks easier, and can actually net you monetary returns. We'll look at five that...

Smart Home Devices

Smart Home Technology

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Posted on 08/08/2021

Real Estate Investing: Setting Goals

Photo by F. Muhammad via Pixabay Whether you're about to sign on your first rental property or already possess a portfolio full of properties that are cash-flowing like crazy, you need this. Time to reframe your mindset, step above the minutiae, and get a panoramic view of the path you're choosing. Why Set Goals? It's easy to get...

Investing

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Posted on 08/01/2021

Pre-Approval: What it is & How to Achieve it

Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay A mortgage pre-approval can be a valuable tool for understanding how much you can afford to spend on purchasing a home. It can also make you seem much more attractive to sellers and help to identify any potential problems that may make it difficult to get a loan. In fact, many lenders claim...

Posted on 09/12/2021

Another Property Sold - 4621 SW Caldew St B, Portland, OR 97219

Light & bright Condo in a private community, overlooking a lush greenspace, and only two blocks from 90 acre Gabriel Park with a dog park, tennis courts, skate park and more. Prime Location! Open family/dining room & spacious kitchen, new carpet & flooring. Single car garage & additional plentiful parking at each end of the building. Situated in the complex away from the view of other buildings & parking lots and private back yard view. HOA dues cover water, sewer, trash. Move-in ready!! [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at...

Posted on 09/10/2021

16928 SW 134TH Ter, Portland, OR 97224 is now new to the market!

Live-Work-Play in this Exceptionally maintained home in Popular Edgewater on the Tualatin! From the open-concept kitchen & living space to upper level w/four bedrooms, there is plenty of room for all to enjoy. The kitchen features new quartz counters, crisp white cabinets, ss appliances & glass sliding door w/private patio. Front yard maintained by HOA. Nearby King City Community Park is a hidden gem w/access to the Tualatin River, playground, tennis and basketball courts, nature trails &...

Posted on 08/24/2021

Another Property Sold - 7149 NE Stonewater St, Hillsboro, OR 97124

This Air-Conditioned 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom condo built by Legend Homes is perfectly situated amongst walking paths and green spaces. Accented with wood floors, a gas fireplace in the living room with coved ceilings, and windows that bring in lots of light. Some features include: gas range, kitchen pantry, 2 car garage with an amazing built in shelving/work bench. Fantastic proximity to Intel, OHSU-West, Light rail, restaurants, shops and "The Hops" Hillsboro...

Posted on 08/14/2021

Another Property Sold - 11316 SW Hallmark Ter, Tigard, OR 97223

Delightful Private Townhome Nestled in Murray Hill/Progress Ridge area. Hiteon Elementary, Conestoga, and Southridge. Open and easy floor plan with large living area, dining, island kitchen. Three Bedrooms on second level, Primary bedroom w/bathroom and large walk-in closet. Third level media room. Small fenced yard, single-car garage. Nearby walking trails, parks, transit. One mile west of Summerlake Park and one mile east of Progress Ridge. HOA incl. water & sewer, exterior...

Posted on 08/06/2021

4621 SW Caldew St B, Portland, OR 97219 is now new to the market!

Light & bright Condo in a private community, overlooking a lush greenspace, and only two blocks from 90 acre Gabriel Park with a dog park, tennis courts, skate park and more. Prime Location! Open family/dining room & spacious kitchen, new carpet & flooring. Single car garage & additional plentiful parking at each end of the building. Situated in the complex away from the view of other buildings & parking lots and private back yard view. HOA dues cover water, sewer, trash. Move-in ready!! [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at...

Posted on 08/03/2021

Another Property Sold - 25325 NE Butteville Rd, Aurora, OR 97002

Enjoy river life at it's finest in this traditional home, on 2.53 acres, on the banks of the Willamette River! Airy open floor plan, soaring windows, modern kitchen designed for convenience, crisp white cabinetry & much more. Manicured landscaping & lush majestic trees w/enchanting wildlife, against a gently rolling river scene. Expansive covered patio & stone fireplace is an outdoor entertainer's dream. Shop w/3-bays & office sits on parklike setting. Approx. 1100sf private dock w/boat...