5 Telltale Signs a Home Has Been Abused or Neglected

Every house has a story to tell. What is the house you are looking at have to say about its upkeep (or lack thereof)?

Before you purchase a home anywhere in Oregon, you want to know that past owners have taken good care of it. That isn’t always easy to tell, especially if the current owner is working hard to put the property’s best foot forward. But, even when the owner has done his best to hide the ugly truth, there are ways to tell whether the home might be a ticking time bomb of repairs after the sale.

When you are shopping for your next home, you want to find one that has been well maintained over the years, one that isn’t hiding unseen problems. A good home inspection should be able to catch the major issues, but at that point, you’ve already invested earnest money and become emotionally attached. How can you spot a potentially problematic house earlier?

Buyer, Real EstateJESSE CARROLLApril 20, 2020Buyers, Home Buyers, Oregon fixer uppersComment

7 Features That Date Your Home and How to Update Them Fast

When preparing to sell your home, you want it to stand out from the rest. What out-of-date features could prevent your home from selling faster?

With real estate booming, you'll want to do everything that you can in order to woo potential buyers. This is no easy task, but a great starting point involves identifying those things that instantly date your home. By tackling the yesteryear characteristics of your home, you'll amp up your competitive edge and draw more interest.

Seller, Sell Your Home Fast, Real EstateJESSE CARROLLApril 20, 2020fixer upper, Oregon fixer uppers, REal EstateComment

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?

Oregon Fixers, 5 Things to Consider Before Committing to a “Fixer-Upper”

“Needs a little love,” “project home,” and “fixer-upper” are terms that pop up on listings around the country, aimed at enticing energetic and industrious home buyers who are looking for a unique and rewarding challenge. However, are you really up for the demands that come with this kind of home purchase? To answer this question – and address a variety of other concerns that come with fixer-uppers – let’s hear from some of the leading voices in the real estate industry.

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The concept of the fixer-upper is definitely appealing – as long as you know what you’re getting into before you sign on the dotted line. Unfortunately, too many new homeowners bite off a lot more than they can chew on this front and end up stuck in a bad real estate position. From poor planning to an inflated sense of ability regarding renovations, there’s plenty of issues that can derail this kind of project. However, after reading over these five important points, you’ll be able to move forward with confidence and certainty as you write the next great chapter of your home life.

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