You’re scrolling through home listings, and the description, “luxury home in prime Portland suburb” catches your eye. But just what makes a luxury home? When it comes to real estate, the term “luxury” is more than just an opinion, or a well-appointed home. However, it’s not...
Rental properties are a hands-on business, and you are ready to get your hands dirty and jump in. Investing in real estate can bring passive income into your life, generating diverse income streams while building wealth over time. A steady monthly cash flow from rentals can...
It’s 3 a.m. and you awaken to the persistent buzzing of your phone. Frustrated at the interruption, you answer. It’s a tenant in your rental property. A pipe has burst and the bathroom is flooding. You rush over to the property only to find that the flooding is...
Moving into a new home is an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming — especially in the greater Portland area real estate market. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or just moving into a new place, feeling settled and comfortable in a new space can...
You are looking for a home to buy in Oregon or Washington — and you want to know if it would be best for you to purchase a house with cash or not. With all the talk about buying a house with cash, you don’t know: What...
You’ve seen it in films. A happy family has just moved into their beautiful new home when the air suddenly becomes frosty, an unbearable stench fills the home, and photos seemingly jump off the shelf on their own. It’s every homeowner’s nightmare to spend their hard-earned money...
Are you looking for an investment opportunity? No, I don’t mean selling skincare or a miracle oil, but an honest-to-goodness, legitimate investment opportunity? Look no further than investing in income-producing real estate. Owning real estate can be very beneficial, whether used for personal use or to generate...
You’re considering whether to put your money into stocks or real estate. Investing your money to ensure its safety and growth is important to you. You’ve heard the greater Portland area real estate market is a safer investment than the stock market, but you wonder if that...
Mortgage rates have a major impact on the cost of financing your future home. As a borrower, you’re after the lowest possible interest rates. Mortgage lenders, on the other hand, have to leverage interest rates to manage their risk. With all the changes in the market and...
The value of gold is at a high and you’re wondering, can I use my gold assets to buy a house? The answer is yes! Your next questions are likely: How do you use gold assets to buy a house?Should you use your gold assets to buy a...