Jan 12, 2021 | Business, Home Buying Process, Portland
Buying a home as a self-employed professional can be a bit of a tricky combo for some. And yep, Covid-19 complicates things even further… Do’s + Don’ts: 1. Hold off on any major purchases, like that sexy crushed velvet Joybird sofa that caught your...
Dec 4, 2020 | Home Buying Process
New loan limits for 2021 have recently been announced, and I’ve got some great news for hopeful Portland home buyers! Right now (it’s December of 2020), conforming loans for the Portland area is at $510,400. (It is the same for much of the U.S., but not everywhere… it...
Jan 24, 2020 | Home Buying Process, Portland, Random Thoughts, Realtoring
There’s a good reason why it’s called a “starter home”. It is because your first house isn’t your forever house. It allows you to learn and make mistakes, and realize that life changes. You change. Your city changes, your needs change. And...
Dec 27, 2019 | Home Buying Process, Portland, Realtoring
When I hear someone even whisper “I’m Thinking About Buying A House…” I want to look them straight in the eyes and say, “Hold up.” If I could get my potential buyers to take one – and only one – piece of advice when it...
Nov 19, 2018 | Home Buying Process, Portland, Realtoring
DUPLEXES. Admittedly, I’m a little obsessed with them. I mean, you basically get two houses for the price of one and a half. But what I don’t think enough people even consider is throwing down on a duplex with your...