by Anne Stewart | Sep 3, 2022 | About Portland, Home Buyer Tips, Portland Oregon Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, Uncategorized
Is this your situation? Do you need to sell your current home to buy a new one? Everyone warns you that buying your first home is complicated, and they’re right. Negotiating a mortgage for the first time takes you along a steep learning curve. However, when...
by Anne Stewart | Apr 29, 2022 | About Portland, Home Buyer Tips, Moving to Portland Oregon, Portland Oregon Real Estate, Real Estate News, Real Estate Tips, Uncategorized
If you’re considering whether it’s time to stop renting and purchase a home, I want you to keep in mind that the interest rate on renting is 100%. However, renting has its perks. No maintenance costs, no down payment, flexibility to move, no concern...
by Anne Stewart | Mar 11, 2022 | Home Buyer Tips, New Construction, Real Estate Tips, Uncategorized, Working with an Exclusive Buyers Agent
Here is a short list of pros and cons of New Construction home purchases. If you would like more information on how to buy new construction or build a custom home, give us a call! PROS OF NEW CONSTRUCTION Custom-fit: Customizing your new home is the biggest pros of...
by Anne Stewart | Feb 22, 2022 | Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate News, Real Estate Tips, Uncategorized
What is appraisal gap coverage and why do you need to know about it during this hot market in the Portland area. In a rapid-fire seller’s market, you need more than great finances and a quick-on-the-draw offer to land the home of your dreams. You need guts, grit, and...
by Anne Stewart | Jan 14, 2022 | Real Estate Tips, Uncategorized
5 Ways to Win Your Offer as a Buyer in 2022 Are you looking to be a home buyer in 2022? Hi, my name’s Erika Hagfors, and here are five things to consider when writing an offer on a home in a strong seller’s market. Number one, list price is a starting point. If you...
by Anne Stewart | Jan 7, 2022 | Real Estate Tips, Uncategorized
If you’re thinking about buying your first home in 2022, here’s my word of advice. Before anything else, think through these three things: your lender, your budget and your must-haves YOUR LENDER: Having a LOCAL reputable lender is crucial in this...
