Hi all Wick here. Since it’s summer I thought I’d go with a sunny fun topic since it's sunny and fun outside. We all know them. We all love them: Realtor terms Here’s a list I’ve compiled that I thought you might enjoy. Some old, some new. And a few are my own creation Urban. Sounds chic and metropolitan right? It means it's loud. … [Read more...] about Wick’s Tips – Humorous Realtor Jargon You Should Know
Portland Real Estate Behind the Scenes
Portland Real Estate Market Action Report – July 2018
Pending sales saw gains this July in the Portland metro area. At 3,071, pending sales outpaced July 2017 (3,040) by 1.0% and June 2018 (3,059) by 0.4%. New listings, at 4,312, outpaced July 2017 (4,202) by 2.6%, but cooled 4.5% when compared with June 2018, when 4,515 new listings were offered. Closed sales (2,736) cooled 2.0% from July 2017 … [Read more...] about Portland Real Estate Market Action Report – July 2018
Wick’s Tips – Planting Strips 101 in PDX
Hi All, Wick here. Today's topic is planting strips. I've heard a lot of controversy lately over what is allowed and not allowed for this area of land located between the sidewalk and the curb. The city's overall viewpoint is safety and access. Safety in the ability to view traffic and access for car doors to open near the curb. As you … [Read more...] about Wick’s Tips – Planting Strips 101 in PDX
Portland Real Estate Market Action Report – June 2018
The Portland metro area saw some cooler activity this June, but closed sales saw a gain over the last month. At 2,946, closed sales slipped 7.6% below the 3,187 closings recorded last year in June 2017, but outpace May 2018 (2,803) by 5.1%. Even so, June closings were last lower in 2014, when 2,617 were recorded for the month. New listings, at … [Read more...] about Portland Real Estate Market Action Report – June 2018
How to Hire the Right Contractor
Although many homeowners take on small renovation projects themselves, they often hire contractors to work on larger projects, including kitchen or bathroom overhauls and home additions. Regardless of the project, hiring the right contractor for the job can be a challenge. Recently our client, Tia, asked a great question on our Facebook … [Read more...] about How to Hire the Right Contractor
Wick’s Tips – Sheds! What You Need to Know
Hi All. Wick here. Today’s topic is sheds! We’re headed into the summer lawn mowing season. Where do you keep your lawn mower? Or if you’re a grass antagonist where do you keep your gardening tools? Not in your garage of course. That’s for all of your stuff:) The answer: you need a shed! Here is our shed. Lovingly hand crafted with my … [Read more...] about Wick’s Tips – Sheds! What You Need to Know