Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re ... Continue Reading » about 4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity
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Should You Update Your House Before You Sell It?
Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide.If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers’ market, the added expenses might not be ... Continue Reading » about Should You Update Your House Before You Sell It?
How to Choose a Lender to Finance Your Home
The type of lender you choose can make or break the sale of your next home. Find out what you should be looking for in a home lender! When it comes time to buy a home, buyers often don't know where to begin. Any knowledgeable REALTOR® will tell you that the first place to start is connecting ... Continue Reading » about How to Choose a Lender to Finance Your Home
Portland Metro Real Estate Market Update
The Portland Metro Real Estate market continues to trend upward at a breakneck speed. In Oregon, the average sale price for the region jumped up another $24,300 over the prior month, and increased 24.5% ($114,700) over May of last year. The time that homes spend on the market continues to trend ... Continue Reading » about Portland Metro Real Estate Market Update
Selling Your Home for More Money in Less Time
In this wild market, sellers often think they'll sell their home the first weekend that it's up for sale...and for top dollar, no less! But the reality is that is not always the case. From photography to proper pricing, there are 3 essential steps to selling your home to get more money in less ... Continue Reading » about Selling Your Home for More Money in Less Time
Buying a Fixer Upper: 6 Things to Consider
Buying a fixer-upper can be a fantastic investment because fixer-uppers tend to be much more affordable than houses that aren't in need of many renovations or repairs. But is it worth it? Many buyers will purchase fixer-uppers with the intention of flipping them for a profit. However, not every ... Continue Reading » about Buying a Fixer Upper: 6 Things to Consider
