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Marketing Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update   ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The State of Oregon has added 37,400 new jobs over the past 12 months, with solid gains in Construction (+11,600), Education & Health Services (+9,000), and Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+8,000) sectors. Year-over-year, employment in Oregon has risen 2.0%. In September, the state unemployment rate was 4.2%—up from 3.7% at the end […]
Marketing Find a New Home in Four Steps   Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a current owner looking for a bigger home, the ideas below will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford).   The search for a new home always starts out with a lot of excitement. But if you haven’t […]
Marketing 6 Dramatic Exterior Makeovers to Inspire Your Own Upgrading your home’s exterior has many benefits, not the least of which is a nice welcome home every day. Whether you freshen up your finishes, add a new garage door or redo your landscape, there are many ways to elevate your home’s curb appeal. These six before-and-after projects offer a sample of what can be […]
Marketing Perk Up Your Home’s Exterior With a Splash of Green If our recent profile of homes with bold blue accents wasn’t your speed, this week we take a look at houses that sport a splash of green. Whether you choose a softer, more neutral shade that picks up hues in your landscape or you go for a bright hue, first consider the following examples of […]
Marketing Getting Organized Is Good for Your Home and Your Health For the last nine years, the HomeGain National Home Improvement Survey has been asking real estate professionals across the country the same question: What are the top 10 things a homeowner can do to get their home ready to sell? And every year, the number one answer is: clean and de-clutter. In the latest survey, […]
Marketing 6 Foyers That Invite in Style With a side entrance to your home, you can be a little more forgiving when it comes to messes. But with a front-door entry foyer, through which you and your guests get a first impression of your home, you’ve got to be a little more on top of your style and storage game. The following […]
Marketing I’m Ready To Downsize But How Do I Start? By June Griffiths   Are you thinking about downsizing but don’t know how to make the tricky transition work? How do you buy a new place before you sell your current home? You are not alone as many home owners have the same concerns. They want to embrace a new lifestyle, take advantage of our […]
Marketing A Beginner’s Guide to Managing a Remodel Browsing photos and ideas can be a fun part of creating your dream room. But making your designs a reality also takes smart planning and organization. Project management is an essential part of remodeling, and there’s nothing like the feeling of implementing a plan to create something new and beautiful. These tips can help you […]
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Marketing What You Should Know About Load Codes for Your Home Project Anyone who has built, designed or remodeled a home has heard the term “built to code” and people saying, “The codes requires it to be like that.” And when we hear things like this, we tend to think we’re getting a house designed and built to the highest standard. But that’s not necessarily so. What […]
Marketing How to Avoid the Most Common Buying/Selling Mistakes   There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid those potential pitfalls and common mistakes? Look to your real estate […]
Marketing How to Find the Perfect Paint Colors Homeowners and designers know what a difference color makes in a home. They can spend hours pouring over print and online images in search of the perfect hue. But sometimes the paint color in the image doesn’t end up looking the same on the wall. Why? “Have you ever bought a piece of clothing online, […]
Marketing 6 Clever Ways to Disguise Trash Bins You probably don’t give much thought to your garbage cans, other than remembering to put them out on the right day. But we all have to store our trash and recycling bins somewhere, and doing so can be a challenge on a smaller property, especially if you don’t want them to be an eyesore. If […]
Marketing Why You Should Stay Put and Improve the Home You Have Here’s an architecture book for our times, when some homeowners are under water on mortgages, and the cycle of trading up has either stopped or slowed way, way down. In “Staying Put,” architect and writer Duo Dickinson has assembled a terrific and practical guide to help us improve our homes. Dickinson, an advocate of well-designed […]
Marketing Why Owning a Home is Such a Smart Investment After succumbing to the “Great Recession” ten years ago, the stock market has made a comeback. So, does that mean you should forget about buying a new home and invest in stocks instead? The answer to that question, say experts, depends on your investing savvy, your financial discipline, your age, and your current financial situation. […]
Marketing How an Investment in Green Technology Can Pay off for Today’s Homeowner   Studies continue to show that real estate buyers are willing to pay a substantial premium for homes that feature highly efficient, environmentally friendly “green energy” technology. While the added value depends on the location of the home, its age, and whether it’s certified or not, three separate studies all found that newly constructed, Energy […]
Marketing 10 Home Projects That Need a Pro If you are working on DIY home projects, deciding whether to call in a specialty contractor to perform a specific task comes down to several areas you’ll need to consider: Skill. Do you have the necessary skills to build a sound structure, and do it safely? Scale. Is the size of the project one that […]
Marketing Selling Your Home: The Impact of Staging   How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? The answer is with some “home staging”. According to the Wall Street Journal, implementing some basic interior design techniques can not only speed up the sale of your home but also increase your final selling price. It all comes down to highlighting your […]
Marketing Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home   In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset. And it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowners insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that about two-thirds of all homeowners are under-insured. […]
Marketing Set the Stage for a Fantastic Fourth of July Party!   Grab the sparklers, clean up the grill, and don your red, white and blue! A fourth of July theme barbecue is the perfect way to ring in summer and celebrate. Here are some fun tips for a fun and safe holiday shindig:   Get the décor right: We love a good theme party, and nothing […]
Marketing 6 Master Suite Remodel Rules for Success Some good friends of ours just finished a master suite remodel. On the whole it went well: on time, on budget and generally to their satisfaction. Still, the process and execution were less than flawless, and as I listened to what didn’t go exactly to plan, I realized that other people could benefit from considering […]
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