In recent months I have experienced some unusual results with appraisals. I thought this list would be interesting to you if you are concerned about either buying or…
The definition of a short sale is the sale of a property where the proceeds will be less than the outstanding balance of the loan secured by the…
I was sailing with friends a week ago, and they wanted to tell me how excited they are that their home in a hot Portland Neighborhood had increased by $38,000…
Sold! 11 days on the market! This house received two offers at full price or above, and sold at more than full price. What made the difference? Great…
Buying a house is an exciting process and buyer’s often get really organized when they are ready to look; they think about the neighborhood, imagine their new dog…
Winter hit Portland with a frigid blast after six weeks of ‘balmy’ weather (meaning no rain, blue skies, cold temperatures but dry). I was getting my hair done…
This stunning home is definitely one of a kind. No expense was spared in creating a unique floating home that brings inside the color and life of the…
Money. It’s the name of the game in real estate finance today. Here is just one of the new guidelines to use when thinking about how to…
Super clean boat house with a fabulous shop area big enough for ALL of your tools. The boat well is extra large, big enough for a 45 foot…
Just like your mother said, Don’t dive into waters if you don’t know what’s down there!!! Here is some serious advice that will help you avoid problems in…
2014 is starting off with a bang! Prices are up, multiple offers are being made on desirable, well priced properties (especially in the close in neighborhoods), a fresh…
This article in the Oregonian poses an interesting dilemma for the Portland Real Estate Market. When Zillow first launched, they tried to charge real estate brokers for adding correct…
..the Fannie Mae pendulum is swinging the changes below at us…. Interest-only loans and amortizations greater than 360 months will no longer be eligible. 7/1 and 10/1…
This is a super cute, super quirky floating cottage located in Tomahawk Moorage. The sellers really enjoyed living here but now they have two active babies so they…
Listing inventory is up but even though the Portland real estate market remains steady and strong, worries continue about the impact of the Federal shut down on financing….
This little cottage style floating home is super cute. Of course it has the usual assets of master bedroom with en suite bath, nice kitchen with gas appliances,…
Now what do you do? You have found the perfect floating home; you have ordered a float survey (hey, it’s still floating isn’t it? How bad can it…
