The housing market locally and nationally continues to soar. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of available inventory. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale this March than in March of 2020. The key to continued success in the residential housing market is for […]

You should absolutely stage a home even in a good market! The Goal of Staging Making your house appear as attractive as possible is largely about allowing potential buyers the opportunity to imagine their lives in your property. Home staging is essentially the process of using design principles to emphasize space. Even in this market, […]

Here are the Facts Firstly, you cannot sell a residential dwelling in Oregon without approved and properly placed smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. We, therefore, advise our sellers to properly install all detectors before listing their home for sale. It is important to understand contractual obligations for smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector requirements. […]

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. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, […]

Welcome! So glad you stopped by. We’ve always believed that good real estate brokers help their clients navigate the trickiest of transactions, have a deep understanding of contracts, maintain a pulse on marketing that yields results, and recognize the nuances of the local market. Helping our clients through every step of the selling process is […]

Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon Testing Protocol When a home is […]

Today we find ourselves still surrounded by much uncertainty. The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on local economies, jobs, unemployment rates, families, people’s health and peoples day to day life. As we move forward with a strong belief that this too shall pass we are, of course, unsure as to all that the future holds. […]

Golden Rule 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 in Oregon. The more you tell the buyer, the better. I promise! The Seller’s Property Disclosure is a document that all sellers in Oregon must […]

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.  […]