Tag Archive: PNW

Looking for a home in the red-hot Portland market? What you need to know!
When Caitlin and Charles Vestal began looking to buy a home in January, the search quickly felt like a full-time job. “It has been an insane process,” Caitlin Vestal said. “I wasn’t working during the time, and I’m glad I wasn’t.” The couple moved from Austin, Texas, to Portland last summer, arriving in what would… Read More ›
8 Bad ‘Home Improvement’ Habits
Home owners can overdo it when it comes to the upkeep of their home. This Old House recently spotlighted several ways that home owners’ enthusiasm for home ownership may actually harm the house. 1. Having light bulbs that are too bright. You want a well-lit home, but exceeding a lamp or light fixture’s recommended wattage can… Read More ›
4 reasons 2016 is the year to buy a home
If you’ve been on the fence about buying a home, 2016 is the year to take the plunge. Mortgage rates have been bouncing around record lows for a while now. But even though they’re likely to start going up, you haven’t missed your chance to get a deal on a house. A number of factors are… Read More ›