Buying a House
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Vancouver Neighborhoods
A Growing and Vibrant Collection of NeighborhoodsVancouver Washington is in the Southwest Portion of the State of Washington. It is just north of the Columbia River that separates it from the State of Oregon and the city of Portland. Vancouver and its metro areas encompass Downtown, Uptown Village, Waterfront, Northwest, Northeast, Southeast areas. Downtown (to the SOUTH of Northwest and WEST of Northeast) Downtown Waterfront (SOUTH of Downtown at the Columbia River) Uptown Village (to the NORTH of Downtown) Northwest (to the NORTH of Downtown and EAST of Northeast) Northeast (to the EAST Downtown and WEST of Southeast) Southeast (to the SOUTH of Northeast and EAST of Downtown) And since…
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Why single women should buy their first home… solo.
My first home purchase was as a single woman in 1997. I remember being in the Title Company office on closing day, the Title Officer laughing a little nervously as she handed me the official papers to sign. "Rhonda Spencer, Spinster" read my description. "SPINSTER??" I laughed. "Yeah. They'll get around to changing that when they've figured out that we no longer wear bloomers and need smelling salts" she laughed. I signed the papers and was then legally a "Spinster", and the proud owner of my very first home. Since that time I have gone on to purchase two more homes on my own, and finally another couple after my…
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How you as a buyer can compete and find your perfect home in a competitive “sellers market”.
If I had a dime for every time I answered the question "How is the market?" with the answer "Strong for sellers!" I'd be a rich woman. Here in the city of Portland Oregon, prices have risen, competition is strong and there seems to be no end in sight. It is indeed a strong and prolonged "Sellers Market". So what does it mean to be in a "sellers market" and do buyers have any chance of getting their dream home among all this competition? First, what does it mean to be in a "sellers market"? A sellers market arises when demand exceeds supply. In other words, there are many interested buyers,…
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Buying a House
WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY Whether you are a first-time home buyer or long-term investor, I love getting to know what you want and how I can help you reach your goal. Every person's life has many dimensions--family, work, friends, pets and hobbies. My job is to listen and learn to ensure your big picture plan comes together with your daily needs. I bring Real Estate expertise and Portland neighborhood knowledge to provide start to finish support. Collaboration, education, combine to make sure you understand what is happening from first meeting to final signing. STEPS FOR BUYERS MEET YOUR AGENTAgents are part matchmaker and part business person. We…
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Why you should get intimate with your Real Estate Agent
What is the definition of "intimacy"? It is close familiarity or friendship; closeness. Some synonyms would be: affinity, repore, confidentiality, and understanding. When entering into a transaction with a real estate agent, whether you are buying or selling a home, you should be looking for someone that you can feel safe sharing your fears, your anxieties, your hopes and your dreams regarding your transaction. In turn, the agent should handle that information with the highest level of care, and use that information to help you make the best decisions possible. Buying or selling a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It involves not only good…
