How Much Does Title Insurance Cost and Is It Required?
Published on September 28, 2021 by Mekaila Oaks When the seller accepts your offer, the closing process requires verification that the seller is the sole owner of the home’s title. This [...]
What Is a Co-Op? The Pros and Cons of Housing Cooperatives
Published on October 1, 2021 by Mekaila Oaks Updated on October 6th, 2021 Investing in a housing cooperative can be a rewarding alternative to the traditional homebuying process. But buying a co-op [...]
Oregon has a new plan to protect homes from wildfire. Homebuilders are pushing back
Mary Bradshaw's fire-hardened home in Elkhorn, Oregon, on Feb. 26, 2021. It was one of few that survived the Beachie Creek fire in the area.Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB The [...]
Is Earnest Money Refundable? Here’s What to Know
The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important and misunderstood parts of the home-buying process. Naturally, you [...]
Homebuyer Fatigue Hits the Housing Market as Prices Continue Soaring
Getty Images Ron and Kathy Kern began looking in earnest for their forever home this past spring when their youngest child finished college. The couple hoped to trade their two-story, [...]
7 Home Insurance Myths Debunked
Published on August 12, 2021 by Julia Weaver Updated on September 9th, 2021 You never know when a disaster will strike and damage your home – whether it be storm damage, fire damage, [...]
When Was My House Built? How to Search the Property History for a Home
Published on August 27, 2021 by Alison Bentley With all the steps you’re required to take during the homebuying experience, you may be forgetting to ask some very important questions, like [...]
What Is a Mother-in-Law Suite, and Does It Add Property Value?
Published on August 23, 2021 by Mike Cahill Updated on August 25th, 2021 What is a mother-in-law suite? In its simplest form, a mother-in-law suite is a residence created within a [...]
11 Warning Signs Your Home Has Foundation Problems
Published on September 1, 2021 by Emily Huddleston Updated on September 2nd, 2021 The foundation is one of the most important parts of any home, if not the most important. The [...]
How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal: 9 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Value
Published on September 8, 2021 by Hannah Tan The home appraisal is your last chance to ensure your home’s value comes in as high as possible, which is especially important since [...]
