Help Your Water Heater Have a Long, Healthy Life
Winter is a good time for warm water 😉
Home Seller: Be Scent-Wise
Make a Great First (Scent) Impression When Selling Your Home!When it comes to selling your home, the way it smells can be just as important as how it looks. A welcoming, clean scent creates an emotional connection for buyers, but there’s a fine line between “fresh and…
Winter Selling Tips: Standing Out in a Slower Market
Real Estate Tip of the Week“Winter Home Selling: How to Stand Out in a Slower Market”While winter is typically a slower season for real estate, it can work to your advantage if you prepare thoughtfully. Here are some key strategies to make your home shine:Create a Warm…
Mortgage Debt Hasn’t Created Housing Bubble
Today’s Mortgage Debt: Why It Doesn’t Signal a Housing BubbleConcerns about a potential housing bubble are understandable, but today’s mortgage landscape tells a different story. Unlike the 2008 crisis, homeowners now enjoy record-high equity levels—nearly three…
2025: Prices Expected to Rise
This time, at historical norms…
First Time Buyers Make Up Record Low Number of Sales
Over the last year, first-time buyers have made up just 24% of home purchases in the United States. This is the lowest figure since it was tracked back to the early 1980s.The primary cause, in short, is affordability. Between higher prices, higher interest rates, an…
Check It Out: Pick of the Week
This house in Clackamas is a good one – 3500 sq ft with 4 beds, 3 baths, two living rooms, vaulted ceilings, roughly 3/4 acre lot with sport court and all the room you’ll need in a great, established neighborhood with tall trees on a cul-de-sac.For complete details, see the…
Realtor vs Appraiser: What’s the Advantage of Each?
What advantage does an appraiser have over a Realtor? What about a Realtor over an appraiser?An appraiser is paid for their opinion and the report. End of story. There is no more work, or “job” available to them. You could argue that this makes appraisers more…
Realtor vs Appraiser: What’s the Biggest Difference?
You’d like to get an updated price for your house – should you go to an appraiser or a Realtor?Aren’t they basically the same, anyway?No.While there is overlap, they approach the data differently and provide different reports.The biggest difference between the two is…
The Impact of Elections on Home Sale Numbers
With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down.Election Years Bring a Temporary SlowdownIn any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a…