Author: trevorsalas

6 Options If You Cannot Afford Your Mortgage Anymore

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Realizing that you cannot afford your mortgage anymore is a stressful event. But, as long as you keep your cool and start working on solutions right away, it’s possible to solve this problem. There are a few options when it comes to getting through this challenging time and improving your situation. But, for now, your … Continued

How to Sell Your House Without Any Costs in Portland

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One of the biggest problems with selling your house is the cash outlay to get ready. Not only do you need to prep for photographers and showings, but if your home isn’t new or new, you’ll probably be making the expensive repairs you’ve been dreading or paying for them through the nose in negotiations. Whether … Continued

What Not to Fix When Selling Your House

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Selling your house can be a challenging endeavor. Selling your property successfully may take time, patience, money, and skill. This can also be a difficult journey, as you can risk many things. There are many external and internal factors that you need to look after and many pitfalls to avoid. This can increase your chances of … Continued

4 Tips to Help You Sell Your House Without an Agent in Portland

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Selling your home independently, or FSBO, without the assistance of professional real estate agents, can be overwhelming at best. If you’re like many other home sellers, your immediate thought upon deciding to sell was to call a real estate agent, quickly followed by cringing at the thought of paying their high real estate commissions.  Stepping … Continued

How to Tell If Your Home Has Structural Problems

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Foundation is the key structure of every home. It is said that without a proper foundation, there is no house. If there are any problems with the foundation and structure, your property will face great perils—ones that can even lead to catastrophic consequences to the property and environment. This is why structural home problems are … Continued

5 Tips for People Who Have Inherited Real Estate in Portland

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When you’ve inherited real estate in Portland, it doesn’t necessarily mean congratulations are in order. Instead, it’s the beginning of a long road of decisions and details to handle at an emotionally difficult time. However, as the clock keeps ticking, holding costs will begin to add up, and you’ll need to take quick action to … Continued

How to Sell an Inherited Home with Multiple Heirs/Owners

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When you inherit a home it can shift your financial standing unexpectedly. If you aren’t the only heir involved in the transaction then the process can get more complicated and you’ll have to coordinate with other people — most likely with other family members. You may need to hire a probate attorney to help you … Continued

How Fire Damage Can Affect The Value of Your Portland Home

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You’ve decided that now is the time to sell your home. And one of the first steps is getting an appraisal and determining the value of your home. However, if you’ve had the misfortune of living through a house fire, you’re probably wondering how the fire damage can affect the value of your home. While … Continued

How Much Your Empty House in Portland is Really Costing You

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So you have listed your home for sale on the market and already spending the profits in your imagination. But have you taken an accounting of all of the possible funds you’ll need on hand before the house ever sells? Or the potential amount the time on the market could cost? It can be expensive … Continued

3 Things That Make PDX Home Buyers Different From Other Home Buyers in Portland

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Bringing together the expertise of the most highly regarded real estate professional licensed real estate agents and professional property investors has created the professional hybrid agent investor. These professionals act as real estate agents and utilize the most modern technologies to professionally market a property for sale on the Portland MLS by working through the … Continued

5 Things to Know About Buying Foreclosure Properties in Oregon

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Diversity is the key to cushioning your portfolio against economic downturns in any one sector of the real estate market. The profits to be made on homes in various stages of foreclosure are difficult for investors to ignore. However, to the inexperienced investor, the nuances of this market sector may seem daunting. Knowing when to … Continued

How to Simplify the Home Selling Process in Portland

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Listing your home for sale is a process that is fraught with red-tape, not to mention time consuming and expensive. It can be overwhelming to sell your home on the market. There are so many decisions to make, and it’s difficult to understand the complicated contracts and legal forms, so it is comforting to work … Continued

Common Misconceptions About Buying a Fixer Upper

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We’ve all seen the shows and heard the stories. People get worn down homes for pennies and turn them into dream homes for themselves or sell them for a nice profit. Though you can do it, it’s not easy, nor is it for everyone. It would help if you researched what to expect when buying … Continued
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