Have you ever been faced with an overwhelming mess that smells worse than it looks? There were so many clothes in the bathroom that we could not get the door to open when I first peeked in. It appeared that some of the items had been in the same spot for many years. I spent part of my Christmas
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01/12/2015
I was working with buyers for over a year who suddenly decided to buy a home off of Craigslist, a FSBO in a rural area, on septic. They called me after writing an earnest money agreement which they said they were pressured to do right away by the seller, so the seller could hurry up and make a b
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01/02/2015
.....Just around the corner from an ocean view townhouse, (list price is under $170,000.00! No homeowners fees!) is this great beach access trail to my favorite Depoe Bay public bench! Here is the trail, which meanders through shore pines atop the basalt rock. By the way, basalt rock is what you
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11/25/2014
Some days are meant for exploring new areas, right in your own backyard. Real Estate marketing takes many different forms, but the one I like the best is an unstructured "day off," away from the office, visiting shops and walking neighborhoods where I live and work. Whatever you do, take a stac
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11/07/2014
Sunny day view from deck! THIS HOUSE!! THIS BEACH!! Manufactured home, built in 2000, 1865 square foot, qualifies for VA financing, has tie downs, new 130mph roof, short distance to beach access, unobstructible whitewater view from master bedroom and living room, kitchen. Completely remodeled int
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11/04/2014
Happy Hallowe'en Greetings from Seal Rock, Oregon!
10/31/2014
Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, Oregon, 10:31am. Happy Hallowe'en, 2014!
10/31/2014
Before listing your home for sale, take a walk around it to see what the buyer sees. This back porch was looking sad, as it was never used by the owners, who always used the front door. There was debris in the backyard which added to the look of neglect. When it went under contract, the cash
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10/30/2014
When choosing a home, remember that you may want to resell it at some point! Design flaws will affect the resale value, especially if not suited for the climate in which the house is built. Take a look at this home design, which might be better suited for a sun
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10/28/2014
Oregon is known for a wet climate which produces a *slick, mossy goo on decks and entrance steps. Note to sellers: Please do not list your house until you have cleared your entrance of moss. * This home is not safe to be shown to buyers until properly cleaned
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10/28/2014