Real Estate

If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by a previous owner).Newly Built Homes Need Less Upfront Maintenance If ... » Learn More about Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This

If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates. You’re wondering what’s going to happen next. And if it’s worth it to move now, or better to wait it out.The only thing you can really do is make the ... » Learn More about What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates?

( Submitted by Lisa Roberts.) Selling your Oregon home while residing in it poses unique challenges. Keeping your home presentable becomes a critical task. You must balance daily life with the readiness of potential buyers at a moment's notice. Indeed, a tidy, well-maintained space significantly ... » Learn More about Tips for Keeping Your Home Presentable While Living in It During the Selling Process

(Submitted by Suzie Wilson, Happierhome.net.) The BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy stands as a beacon of opportunity for real estate investors seeking to amplify their returns. This guide dives into practical tactics and considerations, ensuring you harness the full potential ... » Learn More about Strategic Mastery of the BRRRR Method: Elevating Real Estate Investment Returns

Some HighlightsWhile renting may be less expensive in some areas right now, there are two big benefits homeownership provides that renting can’t. ​Owning a home means you get to say goodbye to rising rents and hello to stability. It also gives you the chance to gain equity as home values rise over ... » Learn More about Should I Rent or Buy a Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]