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How Much Home Can You Afford?

Buying a home is a big step, especially in the dynamic Portland metro area. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or simply curious about your buying power, understanding how much home you can afford is crucial. Let’s break it down into manageable steps. Step 1: Determine Your Budget The first step in figuring out how much […]
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Preparing To Sell Your Home: 5 Essential Tips

There’s a saying that I learned when I first got into real estate: “Buying is fun, Selling is work.” Selling your home can feel like a huge task, well, because it is! That’s why hiring a good Realtor is KEY to a smooth and stress-free sale. How well your home does on market is almost […]
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Time In The Market Is More Valuable Than Timing The Market

A Common Misconception I hear far too often that people are “waiting for interest rates to drop”, “waiting for the bubble to pop”, or “waiting for home prices to decrease.” Essentially what these people are saying is that they are trying to time the market. Here’s what I’ve learned: Timing the market is nearly impossible. […]
My Journey

How I Am Using Real Estate to Secure My Family’s Future

How it Began When I was 22, I purchased a condo with a 30-year mortgage. On top of the regular mortgage payments, I also commit to paying an extra $200/mo towards the principal. At 24 years old, my fiancé and I purchased a second property. Today, both of these properties have been converted into rentals. […]