• What No One Tells You About Moving to Oregon from Out of State,Amanda Hagen

    What No One Tells You About Moving to Oregon from Out of State

    I work with people relocating to Oregon from all over the country, and the same surprises come up again and again. Not the obvious stuff like "it rains a lot." The things that actually affect your monthly budget, your daily life, and what shows up on your inspection report. Here's what I wish more b

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  • Can I Skip the Inspection on a New Build?,Amanda Hagen

    Can I Skip the Inspection on a New Build?

    While it can be tempting to skip the inspection on a newly constructed home, I'd advise against it. A brand-new home isn't automatically defect-free, and the city inspector who signs off on construction is checking for code compliance, not for the kind of workmanship issues that will cost you money

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  • Do I Need an Agent for a New Construction Home?,Amanda Hagen

    Do I Need an Agent for a New Construction Home?

    _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> You don't need a real estate agent to buy a new construction home. Whether you should comes down to how the specific builder handles agent compensation, how comfortable you are reading builder contracts, and how much negotiation experience you bring to the table. The on-site sale

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