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New Listings in Pearl District
Most up-to-date listings for Portland’s Pearl District Condos & Lofts
Is Your Home Ready to Sell?
The first impression is often the lasting impression. Did you know that potential buyers start forming their opinion before they even walk in the door? Smart Real Estate offers the following time-tested tips to make your home more presentable. Remember … Continue reading
Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior
Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these quick and easy tips: Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details. Mow your lawn, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing … Continue reading
Twelve Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
Get at least three written estimates. Check references. If possible, view earlier jobs the contractor completed. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. Be sure the contract states exactly what is to be done … Continue reading
Lender Checklist: What You Need for a Mortgage
W-2 forms — or business tax return forms if you’re self-employed — for the last two or three years for every person signing the loan. Copies of at least one pay stub for each person signing the loan. Account numbers … Continue reading
Five Factors That Decide Your Credit Score
Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score: Your payment history. Did you pay your credit card obligations on time? If they were late, then … Continue reading
Weighing the Options – FSBO vs. REALTOR®
Do you know how to ready your home for sale? A REALTOR® can make educated suggestions based on past experience that will aid in a professional presentation. Are you knowledgeable in setting the right price for your home? A REALTOR® … Continue reading
Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes
They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. They don’t find the right agent who’s willing … Continue reading
