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Four Fantastic Trees
What trees are small enough to mature in the typical yard space, have low water needs, and have full season beauty? These suggestions are courtesy of Carol Lindsay, a professional landscape design…
Read MorePortland communities are leaders in green energy usage
PGE reported that four of our Portland communities have claimed spots in the Top 10 Green Power Community Challenge presented by the Environmental Protection Agency. Based on the number of customers using renewable power, four Oregon cities achieved high rankings in the national challenge. Hillsboro took second - Portland took third - Gresham took sixth - and Beaverton took 8th in the nation - the Top 10 Green Power Communities are based on annual green power usage (kilowatt hours.) Other Top 10 cities included: Washington DC in first - Santa Clara, CA in fourth - Corvallis, OR in fi…
Read MoreUpgrades under $100
Plenty of inexpensive upgrades — like these — can pay off when it comes time to sell. Part of Eva and I's listing service is providing our sellers with a complimentary home staging consultation; a room by room punchlist on how to stage your home for sale. The tips below are good general suggestions - and you'll get more enjoyment out of your now, outside of resale benefits! 1. Add a fresh coat of paint. Paint is one of the least expensive ways to spruce up. 2. Fix minor plumbing and electrical problems. Take care of problems before a potential buyer uncovers them during …
Read MoreSaving for your down payment
Coming up with the cash for a down payment on a new home can seem daunting, some tips from CBS Money Watch were worth sharing. Saving money for such a major investment is worthwhile and can be accelerated with a few easy strategies. Add to your monthly savings account automatically: Create a savings account specifically for the down payment and commit to devoting a comfortable amount out of your paycheck to it every pay period. Whether it’s $20 or $50 on a regular basis, every bit helps. Talk to your employer about setting up an automatic payment that goes directly to that separate acco…
Read MoreLower Payments with the Mortgage Credit Certificate
Eric Dunlap, of Dunlap Mortgage, explains the The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC.) First time buyer? Haven't owned a home in 3 years? This might be an option, don't miss this information! The MCC could mean a lower payment, or increase your buying power. The video link is a short explaination from Eric, he consistantly updates us on the parameters and benefits of this program - he is an expert. You can reach Eric at 503-546-0460, or see more details at the City of Portland.…
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Explore Oregon this Fall
Oregon sells itself this time of year. The sun, the green, the warm days, the cool nights...oh, the happiness of it all! Eva and I spend every second weekend in September at the Pendleton Round-Up…
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FREE from PGE
There are some benefits to still getting paper copies of my utility bills - the newsletter is set aside, but eventually read (there is good stuff in there!) If you missed it, the free air handler of…
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Past client? FREE tickets…
For our first 5 clients to contact us, we are going to provide you with 2 tickets to this year's Street of Dreams! Eva and I just went on Monday night and it was great. It's all about outdoor…
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Renting? Don’t. Here’s why…
An informed home purchase will make a difference to you long term. Stop throwing away your money and building your landlords retirement! Check out our HOME BUYING CLASS on Wednesday, July 20th f…
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Remodeling with the best return
Thinking about a home improvement project this summer? Check out the detailed Cost vs. Value report that estimates your return on investment. The report is based on the opinion of contractors and …
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