To invest or not to invest, that is the question! An investment in real estate, if done responsibly, can significantly build your financial portfolio. It can be difficult to know where to start, but once you dive in, the return on investment can be quite lucrative.

This month, we're sending you information to help you understand investment properties — the things to know before you decide to buy. Get insights on choosing the right property, understanding the costs and working with tenants. You will also learn about the benefits of owning an investment home and the wonders it can work for your equity.

If you’re considering buying a second property in the near future, give us a call! We're happy to discuss what that process would look like for you, and offer some potential places to look into so that you make the smartest possible investment.

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​Here are the latest Real Estate market numbers for the Portland and surrounding area. The market continues to be very strong with more demand for houses than what’s for sale, leading to multiple offer scenarios and purchase prices above the asking price. The average sales price is up 5% from the same time period last year, new listings, pending sales and closed sales are up while the inventory is down to 1.9 months’ worth. If you’d like more information or clarification on any of these numbers, just give me a call and I’ll be happy to go over them with you.
 
IN A NUTSHELL, if you – or someone you know – are thinking about selling, it’s a great time because there isn’t a lot of competition and mortgage interest rates are still very low at the moment, which allows buyers to pay a bit more for the home and still stay within their budget.
 
So if we can ask a favor, when you run across someone thinking about selling, just call us with their name and number and we’ll take great care of them for you.

​If you are interested in viewing the full detailed report ​click on the image below! ​

There are so many moving parts when buying or selling a home. For some people, just thinking about diving into the market can cause stress. Unless you’re actually involved in the day-to-day process, the lingo and the rules of the game can be confusing. 
 
That’s where we come in! Our mission is to guide you through the real estate process every step of the way, whether you’re buying, selling or just entertaining the idea. This month, we're sending information on what buyers and sellers want to know regarding their roles in a transaction. Not making a move? Keep this information handy for when you’re ready!
 
You don’t have to embark on the real estate process alone. Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions about the market, even if you’re not jumping in at this time. If you know someone who may benefit from this information, feel free to pass it on to them along with our contact information. Together, we can demystify the market and get you into your dream home.

Here are the latest Real Estate market numbers for Portland and the surrounding areas. The market continues to be very strong with more demand for houses than what's for sale, leading to multiple offer scenarios and purchase prices above asking price.  The median sales price is up 5.5% from the same period last year, both pending sales and closed sales are up while new listings on the market are down.  If you'd like more information or clarification on any of these numbers, just give us a call and we'll be happy to go over them with you.

In a nutshell, if you - or someone you know - are thinking about selling, it's a great time because there isn't a lot of competition and mortgage interests rates are very low at the moment, which allows buyers to pay a bit more for a home and still stay within their budget.

So, if we can ask a favor, when you run across someone thinking about selling, just call us with their name and number and we'll take great care of them for you.
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​If you are interested in viewing the full detailed report ​click on the image below! 

Welcome to tax season! It’s never too early to get your ducks in a row. The sooner you get prepared, the less stress you’ll find when April 15 rolls around.
 
This month, we're sending you information to help you get ahead of the game! You’ll find a quick overview of some significant changes to the tax law for 2019. Get the updates on retirement account contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts and a few other major tax topics. Once you know the tax facts, get a few tips to stay organized while you pull your information together.
 
If you need a hand with your taxes, give us a call. We have a great tax professional in our network, and we’d love to refer you. This season can be stressful, so remember to stay organized and breathe!