Tips for Getting Your Home Show Ready

It is spring! And it is the perfect time of year to sell your home. Flowers are in bloom. The grass is green. It is the best time of year for your home to sparkle and shine. Let’s take a look at somethings you can do to really show off your home and give prospectiveContinue reading “Tips for Getting Your Home Show Ready”

Should I Purchase in Today’s Market

“Should I purchase in today’s market?” is the #1 questions I am fielding. There has been a rise in interest rates and it has people wondering if it is foolish to purchase in this market. Here are my thoughts on that… What if the payment isn’t comfortable or even possible? Am I ever going toContinue reading “Should I Purchase in Today’s Market”

Spring 2022 Market Update

The long anticipation of an increase in interest rates has happened. What does that mean for home sales in the Willamette Valley? It means some people are freaking. Which is a natural response to change. But I don’t think we need to panic. Home sales are still strong but there is a shift in theContinue reading “Spring 2022 Market Update”

What to Expect in a Home Inspection

What should you expect from your home inspection– There are many common questions about the home inspection process. Who pays for the inspection? What will the inspector look for? What is the difference between an inspection and an appraisal? Here is what you can expect from your home inspection. Who pays for the inspection? AContinue reading “What to Expect in a Home Inspection”

What Do Statistics Really Say?

Numbers and analysis are a big part of real estate. Percentage above asking price. Days on market. Price per square foot. I love math and I love numbers, but the truth is statistics can be very unreliable. I just had someone ask me how much over asking price homes are selling for in my market.Continue reading “What Do Statistics Really Say?”