Thinking about using an FSBO listing? Before you jump into the for sale by owner (FSBO) waters, it’s important to understand how the costs of this method of listing a home can cut deeply into your time and money. We’ll cover what you should know about using an FSBO listing to sell your house in … Continued
There are a significant number of professionals who fall under the umbrella of the real estate industry—selling your house in Portland? You’ll likely work with a few of the following people. Title Companies In real estate transactions, transferring ownership of the title, or the right to own and use the property, is completed at closing. … Continued
When you work with a professional buyer to sell your home, helping you realize the most money from your sale is our top priority, a bonus of working with us is that you move on with the plans for your future, knowing the exact date you can rely on for the closing. We will look … Continued
Understanding the differences between hiring a real estate agent in Portland and selling your house to a professional buyer can make a significant impact on the financial outcome of your sale. While those considering selling may instinctively follow the traditional listing method through an agent, it has become more mainstream to work with a professional … Continued
There are many stages in life where the mindset of temporary housing or a rental phase makes sense. However, Portland home sellers should know that while it would have previously been the norm, these people are now more focused on finding permanent housing situations and increasing the number of buyers competing for homes in the … Continued
There are many reasons that homeowners are selling their property, often drastic life changes, such as divorce or death, may leave many homeowners ready to walk away without looking back. With interest rates low, it is a great time for them to find a new place to call home. Many sellers have inherited a property … Continued
When the time has come to sell, making the wrong choice can be costly. Read on to learn about 5 obstacles homeowners face when selling their houses during the winter months in Portland. Right Price Never has it been more important to list your home at the right price from the start. When faced with … Continued
Having the wrong idea about something can hold you back and can often prevent you from making the right choices in life. When it comes to selling your home, which in many cases is one of the largest investments of a lifetime, it is important to consider all options available to you as a homeowner. … Continued
The ban on evictions is set to expire on December 31st. This was enacted to prevent a wave of evictions that the CDC determined would spread COVID19 through renters. This order applied to those already qualified for the CARES act, who have fallen behind on rent payments, preventing them from being forced into crowded living … Continued
Having trouble paying your mortgage during COVID? It’s estimated that 400,000 homeowners who qualified for government-backed mortgage forbearance programs did not take advantage of the benefits and are already behind on their mortgages. As the new year approaches, the moratorium on government-backed mortgages ends. Nationally, an average of 1 in 10 homeowners are behind on … Continued
Sellers, trying to decide whether to hire an agent or go it alone? This may be the biggest decision of your life. Selling to a professional buyer is an alternative that could save you thousands! Traditional listings leave you facing an unknown end date while taking all the legal risk and paying for all the … Continued
Selling? As an alternative to traditional home sales, the rent to own market is not one to be overlooked. A great number of people are now finding themselves with credit history issues and are in a position of renting rather than owning a house for the first time in many years. Has your property been … Continued
Concerned about foreclosure? While many will be ringing in 2021 with New Year celebrations, those who are in forbearance due to loss of income caused by the pandemic will see their Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac program end. Without a certain solution to financial woes, an immediate response to alleviate yourself of the impending loss … Continued
When you are selling your home, it’s difficult to know just what financing options mean in terms of time, hurdles you may need to jump through, and a guarantee of the sale reaching fruition. There are a lot of factors involved in understanding what is best for your current situation. Getting a cash offer for … Continued
Anyone who’s spent time around real estate professionals will likely have heard the adage “disclose, disclose, disclose!” It’s worth your time to discover these 4 things sellers need to know about real estate disclosures in Portland. Enjoyment One of the things buyers are expecting when they have purchased real estate is their right to the … Continued
