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Before Listing Why December is a Great Time to List Your Home As the year winds down and the festive season takes hold, many homeowners ponder whether to list their homes or wait until the new year. Contrary to popular belief, December can be an excellent time to list your home for a variety of reasons. From motivated buyers to less competition, let’s unwrap the reasons why […]
Before Listing Top Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale in Portland and Oregon City, Oregon   Selling your home can feel overwhelming, but the right preparation can make all the difference. As a Realtor in Oregon City and the Portland Metropolitan area, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-prepared home attracts more buyers and higher offers. If you’re ready to list your property, here are my top tips to https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9wpvog1hlcchelp you […]
Before Listing Perfecting Your Portland Yard: 10 Landscaping Tips for Listing Your Home In the lush and verdant Portland Metro area, a well-maintained yard is not just an extension of your home; it’s a statement. As you prepare to list your home, understanding that first impressions are made as soon as potential buyers pull up to the curb is crucial. Here are the ten most important aspects of […]
Before Listing Spring into Action: Why Springtime is Prime for Selling Your Home in the Portland Metro Area As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, homeowners in the Portland Metro area begin to ponder one important question: Is now the right time to sell my home? The answer, as the budding trees suggest, is a resounding yes. Springtime is widely recognized as the prime season to put your home on the […]
Before Listing New Beginnings: Embracing and Enhancing Your Lifestyle After Downsizing Welcome to the final episode of our downsizing series, “Life After Downsizing.” Having navigated the practicalities, emotions, and financial aspects of moving to a smaller home, this episode celebrates the new beginnings and opportunities that downsizing brings. It’s about making the most of your new environment, continuing to adapt and grow, and enjoying the benefits […]
Before Listing The Final Leap: Strategies for a Smooth Transition to Your Smaller Home Episode 9 of our downsizing series, “Making the Move,” focuses on the logistical and emotional aspects of the actual moving process. This critical phase can be stressful and overwhelming, but with the right preparation and mindset, it can also mark an exciting step towards your new lifestyle. This episode is dedicated to providing you with […]
Before Listing Finding Fit: How to Find the Perfect Smaller Home for Your Lifestyle Finding Fit: How to Find the Perfect Smaller Home for Your Lifestyle In Episode 8 of our downsizing series, “Searching for the Right Smaller Home,” we tackle the exciting yet daunting task of finding your new home. This episode focuses on the strategies and considerations for selecting a smaller home that not only fits your […]
Before Listing Strategize Your Savings: Financial Planning for Your Downsizing Dream Welcome to Episode 7 of our downsizing series, “Financial Planning for Downsizing.” This episode is all about the money matters – understanding the financial implications of downsizing and how to plan effectively for this significant change. Whether you’re looking to reduce expenses, maximize proceeds from selling your home, or simply want to manage your finances […]
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Before Listing Maximize Appeal, Maximize Returns: Prepping Your Home for a Quick Sale In Episode 5 of our downsizing series, “Prepping Your Home for Sale,” we turn our attention to one of the most critical aspects of the downsizing process: getting your current home ready to hit the market. A well-prepared home can significantly increase buyer interest and even boost the final sale price. This episode is packed […]
Before Listing Moving On: Handling the Heartstrings in Downsizing In Episode 6 of our downsizing series, “Navigating Emotional Challenges,” we address the emotional journey of downsizing. While the practical aspects of moving to a smaller home are important, the emotional side can be just as significant and challenging. This episode offers support, understanding, and strategies to help you navigate the emotional waters of leaving […]
Before Listing Mastering the Market: A Downsizer’s Guide to Real Estate Trends Welcome to Episode 4 of our downsizing series, “Understanding the Market.” This episode is dedicated to demystifying the real estate market, helping you comprehend its nuances, and preparing you to make informed decisions when downsizing. Understanding the market is crucial to timing your sale and purchase effectively, ensuring you get the best value and find […]
Before Listing Setting the Stage: How to Define Your Downsizing Goals and Expectations As we venture into Episode 3 of our downsizing series, “Setting Goals and Expectations,” we focus on the pivotal step of defining what you want to achieve through downsizing and what you can realistically expect from the process. This episode is all about crafting a clear vision and setting a solid foundation for your downsizing […]
Before Listing Is It Time to Downsize? Recognizing the Telltale Signs Welcome back to our comprehensive series on downsizing. In Episode 2, “Recognizing the Signs It’s Time to Downsize,” we address one of the most critical questions many face: When is the right time to make the move to a smaller home? This episode is dedicated to helping you identify the various indicators that it might […]
Before Listing Downsizing: More Than Just Moving to a Smaller Space Welcome to our series on downsizing! This crucial first episode, “Introduction to Downsizing,” sets the stage for a journey of transformation and simplification. Downsizing is often misunderstood as merely moving to a smaller space, but it’s so much more. It’s about reevaluating your lifestyle, reducing clutter, and focusing on what truly matters. First, let’s define […]
Halloween Spooky Real Estate Situations and How to Haunt Them Away 🎃 Welcome, brave souls, to a spine-tingling journey through the haunted halls of real estate! As we approach the eerie season of Halloween, it’s the perfect time to delve into the mysterious and bone-chilling tales of three terrifying real estate situations that could send shivers down your spine. But fear not, for this guide will […]
Before Listing STAGING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR HOME Staging your home is all about putting the best foot forward for potential buyers. By highlighting its most desirable features, you can draw more interest for your home and leave a lasting impression that is sure to help you sell it more quickly. Here’s what you should keep in mind as you prepare for your […]
Decoration TURNING A BEDROOM INTO A LUX BEDROOM For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to settle for drab and dreary. One trend that’s gaining steam these days is converting your current bedroom into a luxury suite (or something comparable). If […]
Home Life EASY LANDSCAPING DIY PROJECTS Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a fresh look for the lawn always gives your home a fresh look as well. Here […]
Home Life CREATE THE HOME OFFICE OF YOUR DREAMS Whether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or on the weekends, a home office a great way to utilize an extra room. A dedicated workspace in your home can be designed to increase productivity and comfort. Here are 5 ideas to get you started. Invest in a […]
Home Life CREATE AN EVACUATION PLAN FOR YOUR PETS   An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create evacuation plans for their homes and practice them with their kids, but far fewer have considered one for their pets. Take these steps to […]