USDA Home Loan, 50¢ and My First Time Buyer – How My First Time Home Buyer SCORED With a USDA Loan

USDA Home Loan

The USDA Home Loan Program and How My First Time Buyer SCORED As an Exclusive Buyers Agent representing Buyers in the Portland Metro real estate market, I’ve seen it all . . . or so I always think. Each real estate transaction is different.  And yesterday was a first for me.   A USDA home loan from [...]

Condos for Sale in Portland

Condos for sale in North Portland

Portland Condos for Sale For many home buyers, especially first time buyers, the area / location is just as important as the property itself.  Especially with commutes and gas prices, many buyers are looking at Portland Condos for Sale since some detached homes in their desired location are priced right out of the market. That’s [...]

Stop Being a Renter | First Time Buyers Beaverton Homes for $1200 Month

First Time Buyers Portland

Beaverton Homes for First Time Buyers If you’re a renter in Beaverton and are tired of paying your landlord’s mortgage why not call me to discuss buying a Beaverton home? Related Article: New Construction in Hillsboro Under $200,000   There are some terrific priced detached and attached properties in the Beaverton market that might be just perfect [...]

Having Your Own Buyer Representation FAQ: How Do Buyers’ Agents Get Paid?

How do Buyers Agents Get Paid?

This is one great question: How Does a Buyers Agent Get Paid? In the most likely scenarios, the Buyers Agent services are FREE and Buyers are not going to be paying for this directly. There are some circumstances where a Buyer may pay their Buyers Agent for services: A real estate agent can charge a [...]

Buyers Broker in Portland OR And Why You Need One!

Buyer Awareness

Buyers Broker in Portland OR What is a Buyers Broker?  Good question.   In the Portland OR real estate market (including the entire Portland Metro area) a Buyers Broker is a licensed real estate agent who represents BUYERS in their purchase of real estate. Myth #1 About Using A Buyers Broker in Portland OR - I Don’t [...]

5 Reasons Why Buying a Home in Portland Metro Market Is A Good Idea

3 bedroom 2 bath homes for sale in NE Portland

5 Reasons Why Buying a Home in Portland Metro is a GOOD Idea This is not going to be your typical list reason why buying a home in the Portland Metro market is a good time.  These reasons are directed toward the very very serious home  buyers who understand these 5 reasons WILL impact them and [...]

Home Buyer Guide to Portland Real Estate Part II: The Down Payment

closing costs

Home Buyer Guide to Portland Real Estate Part II:  The Down Payment In Part I of the Home Buyer Guide to Portland Real Estate, I wrote about the general process.  This article is a little more specific and we’ll discuss the down payment. Keep in mind that in Part I it was stressed of the [...]

Home Buyer Guide to Portland Oregon Real Estate: Part 1 The General Process

The Portland Metro Market

Home Buyer Guide To Portland Oregon Real Estate Part 1: The General Process The Portland Oregon real estate market is going strong.  For Buyers who are contemplating a home purchase, there is a reality that should be acknowledged.  This Home Buyer Guide to Portland Oregon Real Estate is a Five Part Series.  You are reading [...]

What’s in Store for Portland Metro Buyers in 2013?

The Portland Metro Market

What’s in Store for Portland Metro Buyers in 2013? There is no crystal ball in real estate.  As a local, practicing Exclusive Buyers Agent in the Portland Metro area I do not predict markets.  I deal in the here and now.  Markets change and they can change at a snail’s pace, or rather rapidly.  Toss [...]

Wonderful 4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in NW Portland

4 Bedroom homes for sale in NW Portland

4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in NW Portland The most common property that buyers want is a 3 bedroom / 2 bath.  But there are often time when I’m asked to find 4 bedroom homes for sale for clients looking in NW Portland. Here is a GREAT 4 Bedroom Home for sale in NW Portland and [...]

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