If You are Buying or Selling Investment Real Estate (nearly anywhere in the U.S.) You Need to Know about Exchanges Whether you are selling investment property in the Corvallis or Albany, Oregon area or are selling elsewhere and considering a purchase here, you do not want to overlook the possible ... » Learn More about Buying or Selling Investment Real Estate–Consider a 1031 Exchange
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What’s the Current Value of Your Home?
Some thoughts on statistics and the value of your home... "DID YOU KNOW?... Washington is the most common street named after a U.S. president, but an online listing site says homes on streets named after Calvin Coolidge have the highest value, 4.3% higher than the U.S. median." This just goes to ... » Learn More about What’s the Current Value of Your Home?
AHS / Coldwell Banker Home Warranty Information
Brochure for the American Home Shield (AHS) / Coldwell Banker home warranty program. I recommend a home warranty to nearly all of the buyers I work with and I am providing a home warranty with my listings. I think it's a good product when properly utilized, it saves money and hassles for my ... » Learn More about AHS / Coldwell Banker Home Warranty Information
Selling Your Home: Staging During the Holidays
Here's some really great advice for decorating your "for sale" home during the holiday season. You'll want to keep it simple, keep it tidy, keep it light and remember that the look of your home from the street is the first impression a buyer gets. Select the link for the full article: Are you ... » Learn More about Selling Your Home: Staging During the Holidays
Selling Your Home: While Your Home Is On the Market
You've listed your home and you're ready to go on the market. A few things to think about... You might want to discuss with your broker what steps you can take to help make the process a bit more safe and secure. Of course you've discussed pre-qualified buyers and how the lock-box works and set up ... » Learn More about Selling Your Home: While Your Home Is On the Market