So, What’s in Yer Side Yard?

A narrow unkempt side yard

If you’re like most folks, the “design” of your side yard includes trash cans, recycling containers, storage shed, A/C compressor, wheelbarrow that didn’t fit in the shed, pile of leftover landscaping stones (leftover because, well, math) and an assortment of invasive weeds. Just me? Ok, fine. But in these years of smaller and smaller lots, […]

6 Traits of Expert Real Estate Agents

Caracture of a huckster trying to sell a birdhouse

An Expert Real Estate Agent… Means the difference between a so-so offer and a great offer (translated: thousands of dollars). It also means the difference between a deal that collapses and a deal that holds together through until closing. Nothing like starting over after a collapse when your offer is already accepted in Newberg and […]

Contract Power – Real Estate is a Contract Sport

Contract Picture

You’re only as good as the contract you write, whether you’re buying a house, negotiating a loan or selling a service or widget. In these days of DIY, plenty of folks have struck out on their own. And more power to them. If they’re willing to do the homework, ask the what-ifs and lock down […]