California Realtors to Pay Political Assessment When the 2011 dues billing cycle comes around a few months from now, members of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) will see a new assessment of $49 in addition to their regular dues. FULL STORY->
Real Estate's Latest Numbers In this edition, we bring you some of the latest figures from across the nation, and show them just what they mean for you: the investor, the buyer, the seller, and the real estate professional. FULL STORY->
From "Double Dip" to Double Opportunity As warnings of "double-dip" economic downturn reverberate through the media, the more significant threat to property owners—and wanna-be owners—may be overlooked. PJ Wade encourages owners and buyers to avoid creating their own personal financial "double dip." FULL STORY->
Real Estate Outlook: Consumer Confidence After a few weeks in August where the economic and housing outlooks have been a little sobering - even grim - the numbers at the beginning of September are looking increasingly positive. FULL STORY->
Real Estate Outlook: Consumer Confidence After a few weeks in August where the economic and housing outlooks have been a little sobering - even grim - the numbers at the beginning of September are looking increasingly positive. FULL STORY->
The Law of Difficulty The Law of Difficulty basically says this: The harder the task, the fewer the people who will try to accomplish it. FULL STORY->
Clean Crawlspace May Increase Home Sale The name makes it sound like a place that you crawl in; however, most of us would probably rather pass on the crawl or even a walk-through of this area because of the lack of cleanliness. A crawlspace is typically a shallow area beneath your home between the soil and first floor. It can be very useful and even enticing to buyers if it’s kept up. On the other hand, a crawlspace can become a refuge for unwanted creatures, fungus, and termites. FULL STORY->
HOA Crystal Ball It doesn't take a fortune teller to predict that common elements are going to wear out and it doesn't take a crystal ball to predict that HOAs are going to need money and a plan to fix them. So why do so many HOAs fail to properly plan for these predictable events and expenses? FULL STORY->
Most Homebuyers Have No Regrets Even in the face of stagnant - or sliding - home prices, an overwhelming 90 percent of homeowners say they don't regret buying their current home, according to a new study by Bankrate, Inc. FULL STORY->
The questions that 'home buyers' have regarding financing, pre-approval, loan process, and the purchase process are important. I help home buyers and investors in the Portland metro area by offering personal consultations. Call or e-mail to schedule for a date and time. (503)654-8999 or emailednafest@yahoo.com.
The questions that 'home sellers' have are equally important. The most frequently asked question, "How much is my property worth?” All realtors offer market evaluations but only a select few actually LOOK at what they have compared yours to. I take time to go the extra mile! Other questions sellers frequently ask are "what should I do to get the most for my home", "how much time will it take to sell my property or home?" And, "how much will it cost to have E.M.Fest Realty list my home?" I can help you take the right steps, answer your questions and more. The best part...until we CLOSE the sale, you pay ZERO! Selling Real Property can be one of the biggest events in your life. You may even think of doing it yourself but did you know that recent studies have indicated hiring a professional generates a higher quality closed transaction for both buyer and seller. Sellers generally net more than enough to pay for the help they receive. I SUPPLY PAPERWORK, SIGNS, FLYERS, ADVERTISING AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. I know you are smart enough to sell your own property, but why risk that kind of money? Why try to do for yourself something you may only do two or three times in your life? I have spent years learning to do this to your best advantage. Life is full of enough stress these days! Call E.M. Fest Realty.
