The Ins and Outs of Setting a Price for Your Home It’s a big decision with a lot of factors, but don’t worry — you have backup. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2018 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® “Because memories. Because sentiment. Because pride.” Knowing how to price your home in a […]
From For Sale to Sold: Top 10 To Dos Before Listing Your Home
By Danni Duggan Everyone has heard tell of “that home.” You know, the home that belonged to a best friend’s neighbor’s niece. Story goes something like this: She listed the home She had multiple offers within hours The money truck backed into the driveway Everyone lived happily ever after We all want to believe we […]
Paint Color Cheat Sheet
In addition to freshening up the paint in your home before going on the market, it is equally important to put some thought into the colors you select. According to a recent review and analysis of real estate photos conducted by Zillow, certain colors might net you more money. If you are going to paint […]
Top 10 Things to Do to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar
By Danni Duggan, OR Broker, Premiere Property Group, LLC Everyone has heard tell of “that home.” You know, the one that belongs to a best friend’s neighbor’s niece. She listed the home, had multiple offers within 90 minutes, and the money truck just backed right up to her front door. Everyone hopes they own that […]
Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is in full swing here in Oregon. I know this because my lawn is green once again, and I am bombarded in the grocery store and in coffee shops by the options of pumpkin-spiced, well, everything. Some classic Portland autumn activities we can all enjoy: Apple picking and the corn maize at Sauvie Island. […]
Portland’s ReBuilding Center – I Finally Get It
It has been 13 years since I moved to Portland. For 13 years I have had what can only be described as a love affair with my house, a 100+ year old bungalow that I want to do right by at every DIY opportunity. Friends and neighbors have sung the praises of the ReBuilding Center […]
14 Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home
Staging presents all of the possibilities of a home rather than a glimpse into the lives of the people who are trying to sell it. Let me state up front that I am a fan of using a staging company for most listings. Whether you decide to go with a professional staging company or do […]
Summer Fun – Mango Salsa
Summer. Warm weather. Patio. Salsa. Entertaining. Backyard. Salsa. Gardening. Salsa. Okay, it is official. All roads lead to salsa. Mango salsa, to be most specific. What does it have to do with buying a home in Portland? Admittedly not much. But this is the very first food that my husband and I enjoyed on our […]
Lonesomeville Pottery – Focus on Local Portland Business
One of my favorite things about living in SE Portland is getting to know the local business owners. There is nothing I love more than attending open studio days at Lonesomeville Pottery. Their Halloween open house is never to be missed. Carved pumpkins and larger-than-life scarecrows are scattered throughout the property’s gardens, and unique ghost masks […]