Thinking About Selling Your Home As A For Sale By Owner? The Fair Housing Act And You: Don’t Get Caught On The Wrong Side Of The Law

Thinking About Selling Your Home As A For Sale By Owner? The Fair Housing Act was designed to protect people looking for housing from discrimination. Could you be violating the law?

Most of us assume there’s no way we could violate Fair Housing laws because we don’t discriminate based on color, sex, or religion. But the Fair Housing Act is much more complicated than that, and subtle, unintentional words or actions can result in steep fines. Below are three ways you may be unwittingly violating the law.

Adopted in 1968, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discriminating against anyone in the sale or rental of a property based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, handicap, or national origin. Most people think they know what that means and believe that as long as they avoid using overtly discriminating phrases, they’re safe.

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6 Dos and Don’ts of Basement Home Improvement

When you’re preparing your house for sale in Oregon, the basement is often overlooked when it comes to home staging. While rooms such as the living room and bedrooms take staging center stage, any smart buyer will want to explore all the rooms of your home – and that includes the basement. A clean and finished basement is an excellent addition to any home in Oregon, and can really add some zeros to your home’s market price tag. It’s clear that it’s in your best interests to get your basement up to speed with the rest of your home staging efforts, but where should you start? And what should you stay away from?

Three Home Projects That Will Get You Top Dollar For Your Oregon Home

Looking to make some upgrades to your home in Oregon? Consider your projects carefully so that you choose ones that will make the most of your time and money down the line.

Selling your Oregon home can be stressful as well as exciting. You want your home to sell quickly and for the maximum amount the market will bear. The best way achieve this is to make sure your home is clean and updated, and to select DIY projects that will build equity and not take away from what you already have invested in your home.

If you are considering a home renovation project, it might not be realistic to take on your entire home, but even just a few upgrades can lead to a much higher selling price for your property. In a competitive market, standing out from the other homes in your neighborhood is paramount. Below are three important projects to focus on before selling your home that are guaranteed to add that added dose of special sauce buyers are looking for.

5 Tips to Modernize Your Home’s Outdated Bathroom

How many times a day do you find yourself in your home’s bathroom? A home’s bathroom sees some heavy traffic, and any prospective buyer will want to take a look at what it has to offer them. That’s why it’s absolutely vital that you dress up your bathroom just as you would any other room of your house for a buyer visit – and dress it up the right way. An attractive bathroom needs modern style and amenities, and you can install them to really wow your buyers.

4 Ways to Pull-off the Shabby Chic Trend in Your Downtown Oregon Apartment or Condo

The term 'Shabby Chic' was coined by British Designer, Rachel Ashwell. One of the main reasons people are drawn toward the Shabby Chic style of decorating, is simply because of its versatility. With a backdrop of primarily white, you can incorporate an array of different pieces into one space with ease.

Whether you're a Shabby Chic expert, or you simply love the style but struggle with how to incorporate the look into your home, here are 4 distinct ways to achieve this classic style in your space:

Creative Collections

If you are a lover of flea-market finds, Shabby Chic might be the perfect style for you. When decorating your home, consider the artful statement pieces that you already have. Shabby Chic is all about vintage finds, modern accessories, and feminine fabrics all working in tandem for a pulled together. Tara Nolan of styleathome.com explains, “Don't let the word “Shabby” fool you when

3 Ways to Make Your Living Room More Functional

Whether you have a large open floor plan or a small cozy space, having a living room that you can function in is so important. What can you do to better utilize your space?

The living room is the main space in your home where people gather. It's a high traffic room and it has a lot of jobs. Creating a space that meets the needs of your family, but is also beautiful and desirable to be in, is no easy task. You might find yourself wondering where to even start, but with a few simple tricks, you'll be headed in the right direction.

Here are three significant ways you can create more functional space in your living room right now:

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3 Things that are Key to an Equity-Boosting Bathroom

Believe it or not, there’s a right way to renovate your bathroom and a wrong way. Done right, a bathroom can boost the equity of a home, recouping up to 70 percent of the renovation costs. Done wrong, no matter how attractive, it can be a loss. Here are three things that are key to boosting the value of your home through a bathroom renovation.

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According to the 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report issued by the National Association of Realtors in conjunction with Hanley Wood’s Remodeling Magazine, a bathroom remodels can add up to 70 percent of its cost to the home’s value. But, you shouldn’t expect to recoup anywhere near that if you don’t make smart renovations.

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