To all of our wonderful clients and friends, We hope you are all well and staying safe. In this ever-changing landscape that we are finding ourselves in the midst of, we wanted to be sure that we were communicating with all of you on how we are adjusting and continuing to work on your behalf.  […]

What is a home warranty? Home warranties are actually service contracts that can be purchased to protect homeowners against unexpected home appliance and system repairs. They are good for a certain period of time, normally one year. Home warranties are renewable after the initial contract period.  Although these service contracts are pretty common in today’s […]

Hey friends! It’s 10:52 pm on Saturday, March 21st, 2020 and we are all in the midst of trying to navigate our way through the COVID-19. I am thinking of about a delicious baked french toast recipe. I think it will be perfect for our Sunday brunch tomorrow. I have all of our girls home […]

Understanding Your Credit Score Take a close look at your credit score before you begin your search to buy a house. Are you a first-time homebuyer? Maybe you are looking to purchase up or to downsize. Your credit score and buying a house go hand in hand. You should have a basic understanding of your […]

Weekend Breakfast- The Perfect Omelet I’m a sucker for a big breakfast on the weekend.  To me, nothing beats a late start because they do not come often, and a big feast early-ish with my family is such a treat! Looking for something delicious to make this weekend? How about the perfect omelet? This one […]

Have you heard that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have increased loan limits for conforming loans? Well, maybe you have heard and maybe not and maybe if you have, you are wondering what does this mean? The 2020 loan limit changes have increased buying power for many home buyers or for those that are looking […]

Hey everyone….this is actually one of my all-time favorite meals and is pretty much a Friday staple in our house.  The perfect burger is a great Friday night dinner. Step-One Step One- Super important. Ready? Have husband or partner or significant other make this dinner for you! Of course, you can make this one on […]

Are you looking to remodel your kitchen? Are you looking to remodel your kitchen or are you building a new house and wondering how to address the kitchen? No pressure but it is one of the most important rooms in the house EVEN if you don’t cook because let’s face it….everyone EATS. Selling real estate, […]

What is the right price home for you? Understanding preliminary mortgage financing and the steps to take is an important part of the homebuying process. How much can you afford? How much do you want to spend? This depends on a lot of factors. How much you can afford is one thing but how much […]

The Oregon Dept. of Energy(ODOE) established a new Home Energy Score initiative in early 2019 to offer a standardized approach to home energy scoring in Portland. The official website can be viewed here. Home Energy Scores in Portland are meant to help homeowners and homebuyers identify improvements that can be made in order to make […]