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You say you are okay with a fixer? Ah, the allure of acreage property in the mid-valley: wide-open spaces, fresh air, and a dreamy spot to call your own. But let’s be real—it’s not all sunshine and scenic views. When our client (we’ll call her Sarah) fell in love with a “charming” fixer-upper, we knew…
Navigating buyer agency agreements as a buyer Big changes are on the horizon for buyers. The settlement has happened and for the first time, you’ll need to evaluate the value your buyer agent brings to the table and decide how much you’re willing to pay for their services. This means you’ll be guaranteeing your…
The class action settlement: It’s impact on buyers and sellers In our 2023 year-end summary, we discussed the class action lawsuit and its potential impact on consumers. Since then, the real estate industry has seen significant developments, with the trade organization the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) agreeing to a large settlement and implementing…
The home buying process step by step Step 1 Pull your free credit reports from Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You can’t buy a home if you have credit problems. You also can’t buy a home with a loan if you have no credit. This is common with people who were raised by their parents to…
“Oh, this house has a broom rack!” she screeched with excitement. “Please, like you need more brooms-” joked her husband before being interrupted by her seething voice. “Beelzebub! Stop smooshing your sister’s horns into their couch.” With a deep sigh, she turned to her husband. Lucifer, dear, can you light a fire under Satanay and…
“Well if you are going to complicate things…” What!!!! (yes with all those exclamation points and all) is what I really wanted to scream on the other end of the phone, but I was already huffy. What is wrong with you. I don’t have the right skin tone to pull off bright orange,” I countered. …
About a gazillion years ago a general was being defeated in battle and so like all good generals he buried his treasure in his tent. Now, apparently this was the Biltmore Estate of tents because his treasure could not be found. Personally, I think they must have been man-looking in the tent, but I digress…
Are you one of those? You know, those people who want to live off-grid, have a cob house here in Salem Oregon, or build your own strawbale instead. If those words are green music to your ears, I just stumbled on this cool map. If you want to see who is doing what in serious…
In June of 2009, in Oklahoma, a lawsuit of a buyer against a seller and the listing agent was allowed to go to the Oklahoma supreme court. At issue, the ability of the buyer to sue the seller and the agent for misrepresentation of square footage. Here in Salem, Oregon, I have been appalled by…