Posted in Portland Neighborhoods, Knowledge is Power on Feb 22nd, 2008
Wondering how much rental rates are in Portland, Oregon? I occasionally get asked this question from out-of-state clients who are going to move here and rent before they buy. Zilpy gives you median rental rates for different neighborhoods and will even give you rental data for particular block areas. They break it down […]
Posted in Knowledge is Power on Aug 17th, 2007
In case you don’t already know I’m an avid remodeler. Perhaps you have considered picking up the hammer and screwdriver and creating some havoc in your home by doing some remodeling yourself. Do you know what jobs require a permit? How about what process you need to go through to obtain a permit? How does the inspection […]
Posted in Knowledge is Power, First Time Buyer, Finance$ on Jul 2nd, 2007
Where do you turn to find information when you are a first-time home buyer in Portland? If you are a newbie to the home buying arena, the amount of information can be mind-boggling, if not a bit overwhelming. What are the basics you should know when buying a home? Are there any loan programs available […]
Posted in Knowledge is Power on Jun 21st, 2007
EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems. It is a synthetic exterior siding that looks like stucco, has been used on Oregon homes and businesses for years and has had its fair share of issues. Proposed Oregon House Bill 2112-B is an attempt by Oregon’s lawmakers to address those issues by severely restricting […]
Posted in Knowledge is Power on Jun 9th, 2007
Old homes are great. They have charm, detail, character, and sometimes old sewer pipes. Clay pipes. The kind that can crack, leak, and have roots growing in them.
When buying an older home I always recommend my clients get a sewer scope done on the house, especially if it was built before 1970. For about $150 […]
Jody McLeod
Portland, Oregon Real Estate Agent
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