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Posted on 12/27/2020

Types of VA Loans

Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels Before you can get a VA loan or a VA-backed loan through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, you'll first apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). You must have served a certain number of days, depending on when you served, and you must have an honorable discharge if you are a veteran....

Va Home Loans

VA Loans

3 Things You Need to Consider Before You Host a Home Showing

Posted on 12/20/2020

A home showing often plays a key role in the property selling journey. In fact, if your house dazzles a buyer during a showing, you may receive an offer to purchase your residence shortly after this individual views your home. Of course, there is no guarantee that a house showing will lead to a fast, profitable home selling experience....

Showing

Tips On Selling

Tips for Sellers: Plan for a Property Showing

Posted on 12/13/2020

As a home seller, it is crucial to do everything possible to prepare for a house showing. Yet determining the best ways to prep for a showing sometimes can be difficult. Fortunately, we're here to help you get ready for any showing, at any time. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan for a...

Selling Your Home

Showing

Posted on 12/06/2020

Which Is Best to Buy: An Older Home or New Construction?

Image by MITCH WRIGHT from Pixabay If you thought we'd answer "It all depends" you're absolutely right. So, lets take a look at the upsides and challenges of old and new homes. Buying an Older Home or Condo If you fall in love with an older home or condo, your real estate professional will guide you through the...

Buyer Tips

New Construction

Stay Aggressive During the Home Selling Journey

Posted on 11/29/2020

The real estate market offers no guarantees for house sellers. Thus, even if your home boasts lots of great features and is available at an appealing price, there is no guarantee that your residence will sell quickly. Ultimately, a home seller must act aggressively to promote his or her residence to the right groups of buyers. With an aggressive...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 11/22/2020

Homeownership Costs: More than a Mortgage

Image by Have a Nice Day Photo from Shutterstock The home you've been searching for is on the market, and now you’re ready to buy it. But can you afford it? How do you know? The internet is filled with mortgage calculators to help you determine what your mortgage payment will be. You simply plug in the numbers...

Home Buying Tips

Homeownership Costs

Another Property Sold - 169 Westwood CT, Reedsport, OR 97467

Posted on 01/05/2021

Perfect home to enjoy everything the Oregon Coast has to offer. Must see to appreciate the exquisite details of this custom beauty nestled at the coastal foothills. Unsurpassed craftsmanship & conveniences in every space. Open & bright family/kitchen area w/vaulted ceilings. Cherry hardwood floors & cabinetry. Sliding glass doors lead to expansive deck, overlooking forested acres. Blocks from Lower Umpqua Hospital. Click VTour#1 for video tour. Contact your agent to access features...

Reedsport

Another Property Sold - 3375 NE Sunburst Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Posted on 01/01/2021

Idyllic Home in Beautiful Hillsboro. Open expansive home w/ stunning features inside & out. Kitchen w/ lots of counter & dining space,featuring easy care granite surfaces. Family room w/ gorgeous fireplace housed between built-in bookcases. Large formal dining room & living room. Master suite w/ soaking tub & double vanity. Picturesque backyard w/ massive patio offers greenery & sunlight. This 4+bed/3bath home is move in ready, or perfect to make all your interior design dreams come...

Hillsboro

Another Property Sold - 17008 NE Pacific St, Portland, OR 97230

Posted on 12/10/2020

Wonderful location at the end of the street and across from the park. Spacious deck overlooks large beautifully landscaped lot that is fenced. Four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Both living room and family room have fireplaces. Kitchen with eating area and pantry. Formal dining room with slider out to the deck and backyard. Two car garage plus separate shop area. Lower level has a wet bar. You must see the virtual tour. Hurry on this...

Portland

Another Property Sold - 16417 NW Chadwick Way #201, Portland, OR 97229

Posted on 11/26/2020

Corner model unit w $16K upgrades! Kitchen boasts SS appliances, Quartz counters & tile backsplash. Cozy electric fireplace in the living room. Sliding glass door off kitchen to large warp-around corner balcony w a view of the green space. Master suite includes walk-in closet & green space views. Master bedroom & living room have holes built-in for portable AC unit connection. Portable AC unit in the master bedroom included. WDF included. 1 garage (G-201) and 1 parking space (1201)...

Portland