Edith Karoline, YourRealtor4Life ! EdithDoesItRight@yahoo.com answered:
I accidentally deleted my question so re-asking...what's the best way to proactively market my home online?
Discuss with your Realtor, where else on the internet she could place photos and info on your home..
There are many many places on the internet where the homes are listed automatically
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Corri Klebaum answered:
Portland homes for under 200K?
There are plenty of homes in that range and depending on your lifestyle there are a few areas you might want to consider both urban and close-in. I work closely with only a couple of ag
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Marvin Von Renchler answered:
I made an offer on a short sale condo and then realized after checking the market, that I offer 2000 more than I should have.
Many great answers here. My first question was how do you know its 2000 too high? Who valued it for you? My second was and this causes many to want to drum me out of the business) WHY
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Stephen FitzMaurice, Realtor answered:
Can you please advise if in Portland, Oregon the seller is obligated to let the buyer do the soil testing?
It is not an obligation, but honestly I'd expect most sellers to comply, the buyer needs to know what they are purchasing!
Amanda Schueler answered:
What are some effective ways to increase the value of your home before selling?
In my opinion the two best things you can do are to give your home a thorough top to bottom cleaning and to de-clutter. If it's possible, rent a storage unit for a month or two to store
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Tom Inglesby answered:
We are moving to Portlnd. Wanted: rental max $1400 min. 830 sq ft 2 carspaces. Easy access MAX/ restaurants. Which areas/buildings do you recommend?
You are ok on price and the location close to MAX to pay that amount for rent. The closer to downtown Portland the rent goes up to $2 a foot. It is really hard to give you specific are
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Wendy answered:
How safe is this neighborhood? We have kids
Check out www.portlandmaps.com & plug in the address. Also plug in your current address for a comparison. I hope this helps!
Trevor Curran answered:
Is it true that if you pay on a collection debt it will remain on your credit report for another 7 years?
I have found that CONSUMER ACTION is an excellent resource for objective advice on all things credit related. You'll find free and sincere advice on everything from settling collection
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Marvin Von Renchler answered:
Are short sales available for a newbie investor and if, what kind of lenders are open for financing investor short sales?
There are no limitations on who can purchase a short sale. All the bank cares about is the color of your money. Though many real estate agents have gone through some course and claim to
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Tom Inglesby answered:
What is the catch with the for closures for $1?
The best deals are not foreclosures but bank owned. There are many scams out there and we think we have seen them all and then a new on comes along just a little different but it is sti
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Marvin Von Renchler answered:
What is average days on market for Irvington and North Portland residential real estate right now?
Thumbs up to Jennifer. There is a lot more to the question. For example, you didnt specify the TYPE of property. I specialize in valuing homes for banks that are considering loan modi
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Joan Bowyer answered:
Anyone know of a good Real Estate Attorney that will work with real estate investors?
I can recommend Daryl Pulley. He is located in N. E. Portland off of Sandy Blvd. Joan Bowyer-Principal Broker-John L. Scott Real Estate- 30 years of helping buyers and sellers.
Davispropinvest asked:
I am looking for a mortgage company willing to work with a Real Estate Investor in the Portland, Oregon area.
I am a new Real Estate Investor looking for a Mortgage Broker in the Portland, Oregon area.
Christi Fig answered:
how long is commute from vancouver to portland at rush hour? i live in small town, not sure how long "horrendous" is as i see on the blogs?
Obviously this will depend from where in the Portland area you will be commuting from, but generally you will be going in the "opposite direction" from all the heavy traffic. If you li
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Gloria Matthews answered:
how much is insurance if you dont have a loan?
Homeowners insurane is the same with or without a loan. may i suggest you contact becky wiley american family insurane for a quote. premeims depend on valur, replacement costs,
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Temara Presley answered:
Question of the Day: What makes a great buyer's agent
A great buyers agent is an experienced negotiator, honest, knows the market, protects your interests, and makes the home buying process clear & understandable at each step.
To find a
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Cricket Forsey answered:
We are interested in a condo in downtown Portland. What is the average square foot cost for downtown condos?
Condo costs vary widely. Condition, location, amenities, parking spot, laundry.. lots of variables.
post again and narrow down with some more specifics and you'll get better responses
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James Deskins answered:
Looking for investor friendly agent. Looking for buy fix and sell properties I can make 15-20,000 after rehab. 3 bed 2 bath starter homes
Marvin, I call you a realist.
Joyce Zilai answered:
hi I am relocating in the next 6 months and am wondering if there are pros and cons to rental property management?
Residential Property Management is here in Portland and work with people who are looking for a rental and people who have property to rent. Give Bob Johnson at call at 503-245-8022 or
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Stephen FitzMaurice, Realtor answered:
What's the typical process when buying a short sale?
I have a whole blog practically dedicated to short sales. A huge amount of information needs to be passed to the buyer. I would start by saying that it takes at least 3 months to close
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