Posts tagged Oregon real estate
Important Considerations for Condo Buyers in Their 20’s and 30’s

Looking to purchase a condo in the Willamette Valley or Central Oregon? You will want to consider the pros and cons before signing on the dotted line.

Condos are very popular home choices for first time homebuyers, and for good reason! Purchasing a condo can give you all the convenience of living in an apartment while also receiving all of the benefits of being a property owner.

Many young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s choose to purchase a condo instead of a home because they simply don't want to deal with maintaining the exterior of a larger, stand-alone home. Mowing the lawn, raking leaves, and shoveling snow are some of the many responsibilities that come along with home ownership. Choosing a condo instead of a house eliminates these worries and guarantees that the exterior of the property investment you have made will be well cared for no matter what.

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5 Things You Should Consider Before Buying a Short Sale In Oregon

Buying a short sale property in Oregon is much more complicated than a conventional home sale. Know what you’re getting into before making an offer.

You’ve found the perfect house, or so you think, but before you make an offer, find out whether it’s a short sale. Short sales are more involved, often take much longer than the run-of-the-mill closing, and contrary to popular belief, aren’t always a financial steal. Is the short sale you’re looking at worth the hassle?

A short sale differs from a foreclosure property in that the homeowner of a short sale still owns his house and has a say in its sale while the homeowner of a foreclosure property really doesn’t own his property anymore—the bank does. That means, if you are looking at a short sale, you have to deal with the homeowner and the bank that holds his mortgage.

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