Packing up to move to a different city is a major decision. Putting down roots in a new city can be a terrifying, invigorating, stressful or even a therapeutic experience. However, there is a difference between moving for work and moving for fun. Here are some tips to help you in your relocation process. Moving for Work Compared to moving for fun, job relocation is often considered practical. However, there are still some things to consider before leaving. You should… Read More
Staging your home for sale is an important but often-overlooked part of the listing process. Not only can an accurate staging sell your home more quickly, but homes that have been designed so the buyer can picture themselves living in the property can earn you up to 10 percent above the listing price. Here are home staging tips and tricks to keep in mind before placing your home on the market. 1. Remove Personal Items Your cherished photos and mementos… Read More
You already know that the most important thing a buyer can do is create stability before submitting an offer on their next home. But how do you ensure it can compete in a hot Portland or Washington real estate market? First, find a savvy, experienced and local Realtor. When you work with a world-ranked Realtor like Terrie Cox, you can expect unrelenting expertise and individual attention while drafting and submitting your offer. Terrie guides her clients through the entire real... Read More
The purpose of staging is to make a home look and feel its most inviting. For a quicker sale and a better offer, most realtors insist on decluttering. Staging takes this process several steps further by minimizing the amount of furniture that’s present and arranging items in an eye-catching layout. Even small changes can yield big results. Arrange Attractive Artwork On Walls While less is more when it comes to wall decor, a few well-positioned pieces of the right type… Read More
Located on the east fork of the Lewis River in La Center, Washington, this home is an oasis for any outdoors enthusiast. Perched atop its 5-acre lot, the house is clear of flood danger but just steps from Mason Creek Hole, where springwaters create an ideal home for steelhead and salmon. Scenic riverbanks offer prime fishing spots, and the boat launch gives access to the creek and river, leading all the way to the Columbia. Surrounded by territorial views and... Read More
This modern Craftsman in Washougal, Washington, is a spacious property, spread over two tax lots in Leaptrott Estates. The abundant space — inside and out — and lush landscaping give the home and yard ample privacy amid the convenience of a neighborhood setting. Harmonious landscaping, smart architecture and a wide open concept floorplan let the beauty of the home’s surroundings shine. The exterior stone treatment, front yard arbor and stained glass entry make an impressive statement. From the first step... Read More
Imagine coming home to this beautiful 5-acre estate in the shadow of Mt. Hood. An expansive manicured lawn, perfect for soccer fields, flanks the treed driveway, escorting visitors to the grand stone entry. Inside, territorial views of the Cascade Range and regional peaks fill nearly every window. Beamed ceilings and a full-height fireplace give the sunken great room a cozy elegance that permeates this entire Estacada, Oregon, home. In the kitchen, classic elements balance exquisite finishes. With sumptuous dark wood... Read More
The Portland-Vancouver housing market was among the hottest in the country in 2016, and it will continue to be solid in 2017. Terrie Cox, RE/MAX’s top broker in Oregon and Washington, has observed positive trends and momentum in the area’s luxury real estate landscape. Her assessment? Now is a great time to purchase or sell a house, condo or land. Portland and Vancouver, as well as their surrounding areas, are sustaining fantastic real estate activity. Buyers are submitting competitive offers,... Read More
Getting an appraisal — a report that states the actual market value of a property — is among the first steps to refinancing your home or preparing to put it on the market. An appraiser will analyze not just your home, but those around it, as well as the location and features of the neighborhood: proximity to restaurants, shops, grocery stores, highways, parks, schools and other important amenities. Changes to the appraisal system For buyers and sellers, scheduling appraisals recently... Read More
In a hot housing market like the Portland-Vancouver area, buyers have a lot of choices and they move quickly. To get their attention — and the most money out of their homes — the smartest thing a seller can do is listen to their Realtor. An agent’s guidance is key to netting a great sale price and shaving crucial days off the time a listing spends on the market. “I’m looking at that house in the eyes of the buyer,”... Read More
