Tag: First Time Buyer
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Agent: Learning from My Mistakes
As someone deeply entrenched in the real estate business now, it’s almost poetic to reflect on my journey—a journey that began with a mistake, a mistake I don’t want others to repeat. Twenty-three years ago, I bought my first home, and it wasn’t the right one. Not physically wrong, mind you, but it didn’t align…
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What You Need to Know About This Years Rent Increases
Rent increases are here. This last fall it was announced that Oregon landlords will be allowed to raise rents by 14.6% this is up from the previous, and already high, rent cap of 9.9%. What does this mean for renters? Well if you are currently a 1 bedroom apartment in Portland and paying the average…
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