The state of the real estate market continues to make headlines. Scales are tipping in opposing directions. Interest rates are going up, available inventory is also on the rise, along with values in certain pockets but overall the number of sales continue to decline.

This glossary of real estate terms is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to understand real estate terminology better because, let’s face it, real estate can be complicated. It was designed to provide easy-to-understand definitions for various real estate terms.

Personally, I disliked buyer love letters long before they were banned. I’ve shared this opinion before and have been asked by colleagues if I felt like I was truly representing a buyer by discouraging love letters. Here’s why I can comfortably say yes to that!

The real estate market in 2022, however, was vastly different from previous markets. In fact, in my 30+ years in the business, 2022 was unlike any I have ever seen. Here are 4 reasons why it was not a housing bubble. Will this change?

What is carbon monoxide, and how can it affect your home and family? Learn a bit more about the adverse effects of this gas and the carbon monoxide detector laws in Oregon for residential dwellings. For the most comprehensive explanation of the requirements, visit Oregon.gov.

You can never get in trouble for over-disclosing! Yes, Sellers- you must disclose everything that you know about your property and home when completing the Sellers Property Disclosures. The more you tell the buyer, the better. I promise!

Keep it, clean! Really, really clean! When you're selling your home please remember that buyers are measuring your house against others. No one likes someone else’s mess or dirt!