2022 has been historically difficult for investors so far. From massive inflation to soaring yields, to a slowing economy, to a bear market for stocks, to one of the worst years ever for bonds, there are many worries for investors. Eric Wishan, M.A., Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisor at Carson Wealth has provided the following […]

Buyer love letters? What are these? These are notes written by buyers to sellers. They are submitted with an offer to purchase as a way to stand out against other offers. Love letters are often used to try to entice a seller to accept an offer. This tactic is often used in hot markets with […]

What does the current housing market look like? What does the current housing market status? There seems to be a lot of chatter about what’s going on in the current housing market today. You may have seen storylines that mention terms like cooling or slowing when discussing where the market currently is. What does that […]

Data shows actual health benefits to working in a team environment. I cannot think of any other way to work without my real estate team. Growing my team didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t go as smoothly as I desired. But, it is all part of the process, and I’ve learned that timing is key […]

This market is certainly unlike any we have seen before. Not only are interest rates historically low but there are a number of factors that have converged at once, making real estate sales soar all across the United States. The pandemic, working from home, children not in school, not being tethered to one area because […]

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, […]