LGBTQ Homeownership: More Work to Do
It’s Pride Month, and while the LGBTQ community is gaining more acceptance on some legal fronts, its members continue to report high levels of fear over discrimination in housing, according to a newly...
Could Mortgage Rates drop to 2.9%
Mortgage rates could be on a roller coaster ride over the next year, with the coming months looking to be particularly significant. In Fannie Mae’s Housing Forecast report, economists predict that the...
COVID-19 and Real Estate – A Letter from Kim
Real estate has always been a solid long term investment and I absolutely believe after we all make it to the other side of this COVID-19 pandemic, we will pick up right from where we left off. The basic...
Governor’s Order Does Not Close Real Estate Businesses
Governor Kate Brown today issued Executive Order 20-12, directing everyone in Oregon to stay at home to the maximum extent possible and adding to the list of businesses that will be temporarily closed to stem...
Record Profits for Home Sellers
Home sellers nationwide felt richer at resale in 2019. The average seller saw a home price gain of $65,500 on a typical sale, which is up from $58,100 the year prior, ATTOM Data Solutions reports in a new...
Prep for Guests During the Holidays
It feels great to have a clean, organized, well-functioning home when you've got guests coming. Especially around the holidays.Here's a great checklist (courtesy of houselogic) for how...
5 Home Trends to be Grateful For
This Thanksgiving, we offer thanks for family and friends—and also good home design. After all, the right style and an organized appearance goes a long way to helping sell houses. After years of...
Negotiation: There’s More to it Than You Think!
When you think of real estate negotiations, what comes to mind? For most buyers and sellers, price tops the list. While this is certainly an important part of any real estate deal, did you know there are at...
