Tag: Portland OR
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Neighborhood Spotlight- Richmond
A bustling and popular SE Portland neighborhood dating back to the 1840s the Richmond neighborhood was initially an agricultural area. When it was officially annexed by the city of Portland in the early 1900s the neighborhood experienced a significant boom in residential construction, and many of Richmond’s historic homes, still standing today, were built during…
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Selling Your Home and Buying a New One? Here’s How Contingent Sales Can Help
Buying a new home and selling your old home can be a stressful process, but it can be made easier by using a contingent purchase. A contingent purchase means that the purchase of your new home is dependent on the sale of your current home. This can be a great option for those who want…
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3 Ways Real Estate Builds Wealth
Real estate can be a great investment vehicle for building long-term wealth. Here are just a few of the ways owning real estate can work to boost your overall wealth and net worth. Appreciation Real estate appreciation is the increase in value of a property over time. Several factors can affect the appreciation of a…
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Neighborhood Spotlight- Multnomah Village
The Portland Metro area is filled with so many awesome and distinct neighborhoods and suburbs, each with their own history, unique businesses, mini cultures, and events! We wanted to showcase all the pieces that make up the Portland Metro, from Vancouver all the way down to Wilsonville! If there is a neighborhood you want to…
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Mortgage Hacks 101
What does the word mortgage mean to you? For most people it is a 30 year loan that they take out from a lender to buy a home. And that’s it. Most of us don’t think about our mortgage outside of making monthly payments, maybe refinancing, and for some using it to take out a…
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Portland Spring Bucket List
Our top 10 things to do in Portland in the spring time, whether you’re a local or here for a visit. Make sure to check out our Spring Bucket List attached to the bottom of the blog. Use it to help have the best spring break, or just a great spring! Visit the International Rose…
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The Biggest Industry Myth
Have you been told you need a 20% down payment to buy a home? This is one of the biggest myths in the industry and what stops most people from even considering buying a home. We hear it from people all the time and it’s absolutely false- you do not need a 20% down payment…
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Neighborhood Spotlight- Montavilla
The Portland Metro area is filled with so many awesome and distinct neighborhoods and suburbs, each with their own history, unique businesses, mini cultures, and events! We wanted to showcase all the pieces that make up the Portland Metro, from the Columbia all the way down to Wilsonville (and we will be including some Vancouver,…
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5 Things Your Realtor Does Behind Your Back
A lot goes into a real estate transaction that many people don’t even realize. A good realtor is constantly working behind your back to make your transaction appear as smooth and seamless as possible! Here are just a few of the many things your realtor might be doing. 1. Planning Number one they are planning.…
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The Best First Home
Let’s talk about our favorite way to break into the real estate market. This strategy is one of our team’s favorite ways to build wealth and help people get into the real estate market faster and earn more on their first home and maybe not even have a mortgage payment. Sounds too good to be…
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