Archive for February 26, 2018
2018 Winter Olympics: Oregon Represent!
Many of us have been following the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, which began on February 8th and here in the PNW we're all about winter sports! In fact, there are a handful Olympic athletes competing in this year's games...
Down Payments: Which strategy is right for you?
You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20% down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20% is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get f...Real Estate Investment & The 2017 Tax Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law December 22, 2017, significantly affects real estate. We outlined the provisions affecting homeowners in our 12/20/17 blog "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act vs Portland Real Estate." This post covers the provisio...
2018 Remodeling Cost Vs. Value Report
Each year the National Association of Realtors reports on the cost of common remodeling projects and how much they add to the value of a typical home. The following are the estimates for the Portland area published in 2018. The cost data...
