• The Real Cost of Buying a Home in Portland (Beyond the Down Payment),Amanda Hagen

    The Real Cost of Buying a Home in Portland (Beyond the Down Payment)

    Buying a home in Portland means budgeting well beyond your down payment. Before closing, most buyers need cash on hand for earnest money (around 1% of the purchase price), home inspections ($400–$700 for a general inspection, more for sewer scope or radon testing), and an appraisal ($700–$1,000 if y

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  • House Hunting Burnout Is Real: How to Stay Grounded in a Competitive Market,Amanda Hagen

    House Hunting Burnout Is Real: How to Stay Grounded in a Competitive Market

    At first, house hunting feels exciting. Scrolling listings. Touring homes. Imagining your future. But after a few weeks—or months—it can start to feel… exhausting. If you’re searching for a home in Portland right now, you’re not alone in feeling this way. House hunting burnout is real. And it’s more

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  • Buying a Home in Oregon Wine Country: What No One Tells You,Amanda Hagen

    Buying a Home in Oregon Wine Country: What No One Tells You

    It’s easy to fall in love with the idea of owning a home in Oregon wine country. Rolling hills. Vineyard views. Slower pace of life. But buying property in places like the Willamette Valley comes with realities that don’t always show up in listing photos. Here’s what you actually need to know before

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