Category: real estate

Where Should I Buy? Factors to Consider When Choosing a Neighborhood

When it comes to buying a home, choosing the right neighborhood for you can be just as important as the home itself. Each neighborhood has its own unique flavor, vibe, and character. So, how do you determine which neighborhood is the right fit for you? Let’s explore some key factors to consider when making this…
Real Estate Market Review: St. Johns Neighborhood

Here’s a brief overview of the real estate scene in the St. Johns neighborhood. Let’s have a quick look at the main points for houses and condos in this area. Houses: In St. Johns Portland, it’s currently a seller’s market, with a market action index (MAI) of 50. This indicates high demand and limited supply.…
Who needs a buyers agent?

Ever wondered why teaming up with a buyer agent is a smart move in the real estate game? There’s been a lot of buzz about buyer agents and commissions lately. Quick history: buyer agency emerged in response to the real estate practice of the ’90s when listing agents were simultaneously finding buyers directly and using…
Financing a House Made Easy: Explore Your Options

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of financing a home? Paralyzed by the fear you could never come up with that mythical “20%” you’ve heard all your life? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people find the process daunting, but the good news is that there are plenty of options available to make it…
Volunteering

When I first started doing real estate I got the message from a few of my peers and mentors that I needed to go out and meet people with similar interests: that I should add value to the lives around me, and that if I do these things then I will find my market. I…
damn the torpedos…

Time to make the leap of faith and commit. I’ve been a licensed agent for a year now, and I’ve been working sometimes 3 days a week. It’s time I give it a real go.
STOP CALLING ME!

Man, don’t you hate it? You’re sitting down to dinner with your family, or you got home from a long day at work, or you’re super happy about something you want the free space to enjoy: you just want to be left alone. And then your phone buzzes, and you look down and it’s ‘Suspected…
who’s soliciting anyway?

I had an unfortunate start to my career as a real estate agent. They advise us to knock on doors in the neighborhood to contact people and invite the neighbors to the open house, suggesting they might want to be involved in picking their new neighbor. You see, it gets people thinking about who they…