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Neighborhood Spotlight: Life in Eugene’s Crest Drive Community📸:Ridgeline TrailA Hyper-Local Community Real Estate Guide | February 2026If you are looking for the "sweet spot" of Eugene

Although currently dimly lit and a little rough on the eyes, your unfinished basement still has a lot of potentials; not to square footage.  With just a little love and the help of the

When preparing your home for the market, the list of 'to-do's' can seem overwhelming.  The best course of action is to break those 'to-do's' down into categories, and tackle each category at a

Easy Tips for "Going Green" at Home!Being eco-wise is about celebrating the Earth by being good stewards of the land, sea, and air; and teaching those values to our children.As you start to learn

STAGING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR HOMEStaging your home is all about putting the best foot forward for potential buyers. By highlighting its most desirable features, you can draw more interest for your

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features.Whether it's as simple as installing some lighting or a little

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its

      Updated April 2020                            

If you want to fix your credit so you can buy a home in the future, you can (and should) do it yourself first, before paying for help.  The last thing you need is more debt.  Learn some

Home buying classes help first-time homebuyers learn the basics about the home buying process. They are taught online or in a classroom setting by experienced professionals who specialize in

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WHAT IS ESCROW?It is customary and prudent for a buyer and seller to have a third, disinterested party to assist them in carrying out the terms of their agreement. In California, this procedure is

WHO PAYS FOR WHAT? A major question in every escrow is: "Who pays what?" The answers vary by county ordinances and standard practices.  What is listed below are "customary" practices.;

THE BASICS OF MAKING AN OFFERA written proposal is the foundation of a real estate transaction. Therefore, you need to enter into a written contract, which starts with your purchase offer. This

RENTING VS. OWNINGThere’s nothing quite like a home that you can truly call your own. A place where you can have the gleaming hardwood floors you’ve always dreamed of, a space to

HOW TO PRICEHow to price your home – one of the most important issues you will face.  Pricing will determine, among other things:How quickly your home sellsHow attractive your home will

SHOWING CHECKLISTFully preparing your home for sale can make considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary

Pre-approvals, What's the big deal?Though you may be willing to spend a certain amount, the real determination of how much house you can afford is driven by how much a lender calculates you can

WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU...I help both Sellers and BuyersEducate you through the entire processListen to your needs to understand your real estate objectivesHelp you understand all of the

UNDERSTANDING Purchase OFFERSQ: What is an offer?A: An offer is usually made in the form of a written contract prepared by a sales associate representing a buyer. All offers for your property will