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What is Market Value vs Assessed Value in Portland

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When it’s time to sell your Portland home, there can be some confusion when determining the value. If you REALLY want to know what it is worth, you can pay to have an appraisal done. An agent should be able to provide you with detailed CMA reports, letting you know what is going on in … Continued

What It REALLY Costs To Sell Your Home in Portland

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Listing your home isn’t free. There are costs, chores and a lot of work that goes into getting your home ready for the market. Before you list your home, think about the time, energy and money that go into it. If you have a direct buyer, with a great offer, it is often preferred to … Continued

Costs of Listing With An Agent in Portland

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When selling your Portland home, don’t rush into signing with an agent until you run some numbers and learn about all of your options. There are many costs of listing with an agent, sometimes a direct sell is a more lucrative choice. Educate yourself on all scenarios before you sign a listing agreement that binds you … Continued

What are Closing Costs Exactly in Portland?

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You’ve likely heard about closing costs, but do you know everything that they include? Check out our closing cost “FAQ” to learn more about what closing costs are all about. What Are Closing Costs Exactly in Portland? Closing costs refer to all of the fees that must be paid at the closing table. Depending on … Continued

4 Ways To Deal With A Frustrating Tenant In Portland

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Are you a landlord with frustrating tenants? You’re not alone. Many landlords find out the hard way that they have frustrating tenants in one of their rental properties. In this article, we’re sharing 4 ways to deal with a frustrating tenant in Portland and in the 97266 zip code. If you own a rental property, … Continued

The Surprising Truth Of Being A Landlord In Portland

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Do you own a rental property in Portland? Make sure you know the surprising truth of being a landlord in Portland because it’s not always what you think it’s going to be… Owning a rental property seems like a great idea. You buy it cheap, you find a tenant, and then you profit from the … Continued

“Help! My Last Tenant Trashed My Portland House”

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If you own a rental property but had a tenant trash it when they leave then make sure you read this article because we’re addressing the all-too-common problem that landlords have when they say, “Help! My last tenant trashed my Portland house!” Do you own a rental property? Did you have a tenant leave it … Continued

6 Owner Financing Tips For Sellers In Portland

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If you’re thinking of selling your house using owner financing, make sure you read this blog post to learn the 6 owner financing tips for sellers in Portland… There are many ways to sell your house. You could list it on the market and see what sellers will pay. You could work with a real … Continued