Water Cooler Real Estate

In this episode, The Insiders discuss some common home Improvements and debate if they are Upgrades (Add Value) or simply updates or maintenance repairs which don't add value, but are sometimes neces…

The Insiders discuss many topics related to buying vacant land.  In this episode, The Insiders  focus on buying a single lot or parcel of land for building a single family residential home.  They cov…

The Insiders discuss the Good & the Bad of HOAs, including all of the important documentation you need to review when placing an offer on a property that is affiliated with a Home Owners Association.

In this episode, The Insiders discuss many of the advantages, disadvantages, and other aspects to consider when buying a condominium. They also touch on the Condo lifestyle, types of condos, amenitie…

In this week's episode, The Insiders discuss the Health Hazards of Wood Burning Stoves, along with many of the State & National Regulations of Wood Stoves which may affect Buyers and Sellers in a Re…

Poor interior air quality can substantially affect your family's health.  When you have found a home you want to purchase, during the inspection period, one of the more serious issues you need to inv…

In this week's episode, The Insiders speak to Sellers about the concept strategy of staging, staging options from "De-Cluttering" to whole room furniture replacement, as well as discussing the docume…

Buying A Vacation Home?The Insiders discuss 6 important questions/thoughts to think about, when you are considering buying a vacation home.

The Insiders walk you through the Home Selling Process.  You will benefit from this episode, whether you are a First Timer or a First Time in a Long Timer.

The Insiders walk you through the Home Buying Process.  You will benefit from this episode, whether you are a First Timer or a First Time in a Long Timer.

The Insiders discuss the "Prelim", and help explain how this valuable report describes potential liens and judgments which are tied to the property, as well as which property rights are included, and…

From Wood to Cement, and everything in between, The Insiders discuss the different materials that are now used to put siding on your home, along with the concerns and issues of the various siding pro…

Is there a Real Estate Bubble in Portland? Check out this informative piece on the progression of real estate values in the Portland Marketplace. We talk about the real estate market in the Portland …

With prices of average size homes pushing $500k and above, traditional loan packages may no longer support your financial needs. The Insiders welcome back Robin Weirich to discuss Buyer options when…

Closing, Closing, & Closing! The Insiders help to explain the Real Estate "Closing" timeline, clarifying the various steps of the closing process, how to plan for and coordinate the process, and when…