Sometimes things just happen. There are a few faithful readers that don’t see the value in a Realtor. Put a sign in the yard and sell it. That simple. I have to admit that its pretty ironic that I put a sign in the yard and it sold. But was it really that simple?Back when… Continue reading FSBR- For Sale By Realtor

We’ve discussed this before ( I think I am going to adopt the phrase “home rehabber” instead of flipper to my personal activities) but if you are considering getting into the rehabber/flipping business in Oregon, you’re going to have to be a licensed contractor. For the purposes of our home rehabbing, I am the managing… Continue reading Flipping/Rehabbing/Remodeling and the CCB

The cost versus value of remodeling is one of the major real estate questions that homeowners face.  I wrote this post about the National Association of Realtors 2008 Cost Versus Value Report a couple of months ago. Hanley Wood has a much more regional tool for the cost versus value of projects.  The link is… Continue reading Portland Real Estate Remodeling