Are you considering purchasing a home? How exciting! Searching for, viewing, and dreaming about homes is so much fun! Some portions of the home buying process are a little bit less fun, but necessary all the same. I strongly recommend taking care of these items before you jump into your home search with both feet. The list below spells out the necessary steps to take - these things take some time and effort, but are worth doing in advance so that when you do locate the perfec

Grab your reusable tote bag - Portland's vibrant farmers markets are opening for the season, and they are too good to miss! When I walk through the stalls at my local farmers market, I am blown away by how gorgeous all of the local produce is! I am also continually grateful to live in a city where people truly value and go out of their way to patronize small, local businesses. It's easy to forget that it's not like this everywhere and that we really do live in a special place

Buying or selling a home is a complex, multi-step process. After an offer is accepted, the home goes into escrow to protect the interests of both the buyer and the seller, as well as the earnest money put down by the buyer. All of the different terminology and various steps can be a bit confusing, especially for a first time home buyer or someone who hasn't conducted a real estate transaction for several years. I understand! Below, I've answered some of the most commonly aske