Real Estate

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  Cost of living in Oregon 2023

  The Beaver State is beautiful but pricey. Here’s where you’ll spend and where you’ll save.

  6 min read Nov 03, 2022
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  Housing market needs to get back in balance, Fed’s Powell says

  Chairman Jerome Powell’s thoughts on the housing market in the most recent Fed meeting.

  3 min read Nov 02, 2022
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  What is the minimum age to buy a house?

  The answer depends on what state you live in, and that state’s legal age of majority.

  3 min read Nov 02, 2022
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  What is gross rent?

  Gross rent is the total amount it costs to rent a home — but it can get complicated if the landlord is advertising a net-effective rate.

  2 min read Oct 28, 2022
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  What is fractional ownership?

  It offers more advantages than a timeshare — but potentially more headaches too.

  2 min read Oct 28, 2022
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  Buying a house in Houston: A how-to

  Navigating a market where prices, like the town itself, are all over the map.

  6 min read Oct 28, 2022
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  Condemnation: What it means in real estate

  Condemnation is connected to the concept of eminent domain. It occurs when a government seizes private property for public use.

  2 min read Oct 28, 2022
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  How to negotiate a house price

  Price negotiations are common in real estate. But how much wiggle room you have depends on various factors.

  7 min read Oct 28, 2022
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  What does broom clean mean?

  Don’t jeopardize a sale or rent deposit by neglecting this step when you move.

  3 min read Oct 27, 2022
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  How much house can I afford if I make $75,000 a year?

  If you’re earning $75K a year, you’re above the national average. Here’s how to determine how much home that salary will buy you.

  5 min read Oct 27, 2022