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Simple Ways to Create a Healthy Home

Image by Phichit Wongsunthi from Pixabay While we are all working to protect the environment and preserve our world for future generations, it's important to remember that we need to prioritize our own healthy homes as well. When you create a sustainable and peaceful living space, you will enjoy ...

Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

Selling Your Home: How It Affects Your Taxes

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels In a nutshell, if you have owned a home for five years and lived in it for at least two out of five years, or if you’ve owned the house for two years and lived in it the entire time, a single person has a $250,000 tax exemption. ...

Loans & down payment assistance: Oregon options

Among the states offering down payment assistance, Oregon has multiple options for new and experienced homebuyers. Everything from down payment assistance loan programs to homebuyer education resources are available as long as you know where to find them. To help, here are some of the ...