Renovating A House Checklist: Where to Start
Published on October 13, 2021 by Ana de Guzman Home renovations provide homeowners with the opportunity to take their house and turn it into a home they’ve always dreamed of – [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
How Does Climate Change Affect Property Values?
Dramatic weather events such as wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, drought, and storms are on the rise all over the world due to climate change. As a result, all of these [...]
How to Navigate the Emergency Rental Assistance Process
If you’re a renter or landlord trying to stay afloat amid the now-expired eviction moratorium as announced last week, there is still plenty of money left in the government’s Emergency Rental [...]
How To Avoid Homebuyer’s Remorse
Pexels - Pixabay Homebuyer’s remorse is a real thing. Right after the joy and excitement of walking into a newly-purchased home comes the second-guessing. Buying a home is, for [...]
Ashland house built by frugal mom using reclaimed wood is on the market at $1.5 million
UPDATED: Vera Kirkpatrick, who grew up in an orphanage and was proudly frugal her whole life, built a welcoming home in Ashland using century-old posts and beams long before [...]
7 Living Room Improvements That’ll Help Sell Your Home for More Money
Getty Images The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but the living room is the hub. It’s where everyone convenes to relax and enjoy quality time with [...]
