Author: John Podpora

Renting An Apartment vs Renting A House in Portland

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So, you’re looking for a place to rent in Portland? As you’ve already seen… there are a lot of options in the Portland area for housing. All the way from apartments in Portland to rental houses in Portland… condos… mobile homes, and more. But if you’re struggling to decide if you want to rent an … Continued

5 Things You Should Do To Sell Your House Fast In Portland

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You could be selling your house for any number of reasons, but once you decide you want to sell, of course, you want to sell your house fast in Portland. Here are some things you should do to sell your house fast in Portland. Appropriate Asking Price The number one thing that will sell your … Continued

5 Things To Know About Selling Your Vacant Land In Portland

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Buying and selling vacant land is usually a specialized facet of the real estate market. If you own vacant land or are thinking about owning vacant land, here are five things to know about selling your vacant land in Portland. Market is Less Active The first thing you need to understand about selling your vacant … Continued

Are Portland Rent-to-Own Homes a Scam?

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If you’ve spent time driving around Portland OR or browsing Craigslist or other sites, you may have seen advertisements that read, “Own a home for $500/month. No credit check!” While it seems too good to be true, local rent-to-own homes are a viable option that many Portland residents are taking advantage of. But… Are Portland Rent-to-Own Homes a … Continued

5 Tips For Buying The Perfect Piece of Land In Portland

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Tip #1: Determine Your Goals Before buying vacant land in Portland, Oregon, ask yourself: what is my goal with the land? Once you determine your goals with the property, that will guide you to buy the perfect piece of land in Portland. Will you be reselling the land after the purchase? Are you looking to … Continued

How Do Rent To Own Homes Work In Portland?

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One of the first questions we get from potential tenant buyers of our local Portland OR rent to own homes / lease option homes is “how do rent to own homes work in Portland?” With a flooded real estate market, especially since the bubble burst of the mid-2000’s, rent-to-own homes have become a popular option for … Continued