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Do You Really Need Drone Photos When Selling Your Home? Most Realtors Say No But I Say Yes!

Preparing Your Portland Home for Showings: A Checklist for Success

The front door of your home plays a pivotal role in the initial impression it conveys to prospective buyers, necessitating a color choice that is both appealing and welcoming. With many hues available, making an informed decision can seem challenging. This guide aims to shed light on the significance of color in shaping potential buyers perceptions and delve into the psychology underpinning various color selections. Additionally, we'll highlight the top front door color trend

Portland 2024 Economy. Realtor

Homeowners in Portland are grappling with a pivotal question: Is it the right time to sell my home? The answer hinges on several dynamic factors, including mortgage rates, housing inventory, and buyer behavior. Let's explore these elements to gauge the Portland real estate market in 2025. The Potential Shift in Mortgage Rates A crucial determinant for many homeowners is the trajectory of mortgage rates . After a period of fluctuation in 2024, there's speculation that rates m

Best Buying and Selling Homes Guide For The Portland Metro Area.

Use this guide if you are buying a home in the Portland Metro.

Want to know what the Portland real estate market will do? Read this...

Should you buy a home now or wait for rates to come down?

Do you need home staging to sell a home?

When deciding to sell your home in Oregon, one of the primary considerations is the durations of the listing agreement with your real estate agent. This decision is crucial as it determines how long your property will be on the market under the guidance of a particular agent. Common Listing Durations: In Oregon, the most prevalent listing durations are 90 days and six months. While the choice ultimately rests with the homeowner, real estate agents usually won't accept listing

Should you sell your investment property?

The Portland real estate market experienced a series of mixed trends in June 2023, according to the latest data released by the housing...

Selling As-Is: Why Your Home Doesn't Need a Full Makeover Before You List

New Listings: In May 2023, the number of new listings decreased by 15.9% compared to the previous year, with a total of 3,240 properties...

Section I: What is Probate? Probate is a mandated legal procedure in several states, for the administration and distribution of a...

As we progress through 2023, a pressing question lingers on the minds of homeowners and prospective buyers alike: will the Portland real...

Selling Your Home in The Portland Metro in 2026 If you’re thinking about selling your home in the Portland metro area this year, you’ve probably wondered how higher interest rates are affecting buyers. The reality is pretty simple: buyers are still buying, but they’re more careful. They’re paying closer attention to: price condition location monthly payment overall value That does not mean it is a bad time to sell. It just means the strategy matters more than it did when buye

If you're considering selling your home in Portland, it's important to note the season as it can significantly impact the sale price and...

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes that incorporate staging, regardless of whether they are occupied or vacant, tend to sell faster and for a higher price than homes that are not staged. In a 2020 NAR survey, 49% of buyers' agents reported that staging a home made it easier for the buyer to visualize the property as their future home. In the same survey, 32% of sellers' agents reported that staging increased the dollar value offered between 1% and