Tag: Real Estate
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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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5 Sustainable Upgrades for Your Yard
Landscaping is a wonderful way to add beauty and value to your property while also benefiting the environment. By using sustainable landscaping techniques, you can create a space that is both eco-friendly and attractive. By implementing some of these upgrades you can reduce your carbon footprint, pull back on using precious resources, and give back…
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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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Wall Paneling
Wall paneling might bring up memories of shag carpets and lava lamps but with the right eye it is actually a fantastic way to spruce up your home. You can add paneling to almost any part of your home, and it’s a simple addition that can make a huge impact. This includes walls, ceilings, doors,…
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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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2023 Home Trends
The thing we love most about trends is the inspiration they can provide to revamp your space. Finding little ways to pull from trends without doing a complete overhaul can help give tired spaces new life. And finding joy in your home is shown to boost overall happiness! Each year designers around the world predict…
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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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