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First-Look Open House - 7087 SW 166th Ter. Beaverton 97007 ********* New Listing ********* Sunday 9/22 - 11:00 pm 'til 3:00 pm7087 SW 166th Ter. Beaverton 970073 Bed / 2.5 Bath - 2099 sqftOffered at 439,500 New Listing! Nestled on a tree-lined, cul-de-sac street in the desirable West Beaverton/Se...

Oregon Property Taxes How are Oregon property taxes calculated? It's a frequently asked question, especially by those relocating here, and, I'll confess, it's not something that can be explained quickly. Even real estate brokers have expressed a lack of a full understanding! Whether you're intere...

 Portland Burger Week 2019 - IONPDX Portland Buger Week is back for 2019!   Who: Portland Mercury's Burger Week sponsored by New Seasons Market.What: One-of-a-kind burgers all priced at $5.00When: Monday August 5 - Saturday August 10Where: At over 60 of Portland's finest restaurants - location ma...

 Portland Metro Real Estate Market Trends June 2019 After a slow winter and uneven spring, the Portland metro real estate market trends are revealing a steadying market, with a few bursts of summer-time energy. Home sellers and buyers are adjusting to the changing, more balanced market we're now ...

  Portland Westside Real Estate Market Trends June 2019  The Portland Westside Real Estate Market Trends reveal a mixed but steady picture for June 2019. Cities such as Beaverton, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and West Linn show price increases that are historically sustainable. Supply levels are stil...

  *** Open House - 10495 NW Flotoma Dr. Portland 97229 *** ***** New Listing ***** Feel Free to Join Us *****  Sat 13th and Sun 14th - 12:00 'til 3:00 pm both days 10495 NW Flotoma Dr. Portland 972294 Bed / 3.5 Bath - 2438 sqft + sep. guest quartersOffered at 599,900 Fantastic location in Cedar M...

 Open House - 711 NE Jackson St. Hillsboro Oregon   ***** New Listing ***** Open House Weekend ***** >>  Sat 7/6 - 11 am 'til 2 pm>>  Sun 7/7 - 12 'til 3 pm>>  711 NE Jackson St. Hillsboro 97124>>  3 Bed / 2.5 Bath - 2023 sqft - 2007 year built  Like-new quality Craftsman - Offered at 429,900! Op...

Buying a New Construction Home    New Home Buyers Benefit Having Their Own Broker  Buying a new construction home is a complex process and very different from buying a pre-owned home. Having your own experienced broker with you from start to finish, negotiating, asking the right questions, is how...

 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home  1) Pricing your home too high. Overpricing is the single biggest error a seller can make. When a home is overpriced, the signal you send to the market is negative. Some sellers mistakenly think this is an effective negotiating strategy: their thinking ...

New Homes for Sale in Hillsboro Oregon Vista Collection  Searching for new homes for sale in Hillsboro Oregon? See the new homes in the The Vista Collection at Butternut Creek...located in the new community of South Hillsboro.   “South Hillsboro is also a unique opportunity to create a compelling...