Dropping kids off at college and waving goodbye is not just about them. It’s about you too. Yes, they may be back a summer or two. Yes, they may return while trying to find the perfect job and launch the perfect career. But this is a sign of things to come.
Read MoreFinding a new home in Portland may seem like a difficult task. After all, Portland is one of the hottest cities in the country. And if you’ve been renting for any length of time you know just how difficult renting can be. Finding a place is next to impossible; every rental seems to fill up as quickly as it is left behind.
Read MoreWhen most people decide it’s time to build a forever-home, they’ve lived in several locations before.
They’ve rented a few apartments. Maybe upgraded and rented a home.
They’ve purchased a starter home. They’ve invested in and own a variety of furniture and décor.
Read MoreHome. It’s where the heart is. It’s where we can relax, be ourselves, enjoy our families, and spend some downtime we all rightfully deserve. But what about when the unthinkable happens? What about when a disaster occurs?
Read MoreThe home buying process can be a long, drawn-out and complicated process that can become a very stressful time. Very rarely can potential homeowners find an existing house that meets all of their needs, so often they are required to settle for a less than ideal property.
Read MoreBuilding a new home gives you complete control over what it looks like and what features you’ll find inside. People tend to think that buying a home is a much cheaper alternative to building one, but new research indicates that building a house may actually be more affordable in some parts of the country than buying an existing home.
Read MoreProperty buyers purchasing new homes in Washington State sometimes wonder about the roles of developers and builders. Do the responsibilities of these two real estate professionals differ? How?
Read MoreOnce you start a family, renting or leasing a house stops being alright. You want to provide security for your family. Nothing does that more than a permanent home. There are several ways of owning a home. You may buy a ready house or build one from scratch.
Read MoreDeciding to renovate your home is often a busy, confusing time because of the chaos of construction, deadlines, permits, and added costs. How do you know you made the right decision on which room to fix up?
Read MoreIf you own a one-story home and have decided that you need additional space, there are options other than selling your home and moving to a different community.
Read MoreMe? Design my own house? Have you ever questioned whether you’re up for the challenge? There are a lot of advantages to choosing to design your own house. Costs. Customization. Even the fun of building it your way are all great reasons to take on the challenge.
Read More“Someday, when I build my dream home, I’m going to have …”
We’ve all said it dozens of times. And it always comes from the one thing about your current home you hate.
Read MorePeople all across the U.S. move to new parts of the country for a variety of reasons:
Some move to attend college and experience a new geographical location.
Some move to a new city as jobs and career goals change.
Thinking of purchasing a new home? The process can be as exciting as it is overwhelming. Where do you begin? What style of home will most fit your family’s lifestyle? What location is best? How will you decorate?
Read MoreIt’s easy to get caught up in the big picture when you’re building a new home, so much so that you’ll forget the important details that will make your home more livable. It will be those details though that make your home special; that make it your home. With that in mind, here are important details to think about to make your new home design stand out.
Read MoreIt’s not just about choosing a home, it’s also about deciding on a community to live in. After all, there’s more to life than just owning a great house.
Read MoreYou’re young. You’re ready to take the next step in life. But is home ownership really it?
It’s hard not to question the sanity of it all. As a young couple facing a future that is still clearly marked with a lot of potential bumps along the way, does it make sense to invest in something so large as a new home? After all, there’s a lot that tells you otherwise.
Read MoreWhat’s the deal with Portland? Everyone seems to want to move here. And if you drive around for any length of time, you won’t have to travel very far before you start counting the out-of-state license plates numbering in the dozens.
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