
Buying a home is a major life event and it can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. There’s a lot to know—especially for first-time buyers. Thankfully, you won’t be alone in the process. Your real estate agent will be a valuable resource as you navigate the market and negotiate the sales price. That said, the more information you have about the process, the better prepared you’ll be.

If you need help making a home down payment and covering the closing costs on a mortgage, you’re in luck. Read this article on Oregon Down Payment Assistance Programs and see what’s available.

Summer’s on, and it’s getting warmer in the Portland area. If you’re looking for a home with a pool, here are some fantastic options—though, fair warning, many of them are pretty luxurious.

Word on the street is that it’s a good time to be a buyer here in Portland. It’s been a while since we last heard that!

If something goes wrong during the homebuying process, you need to have options! That’s what contract contingencies are—outs for you in case something goes wrong.

Saving up the down payment for a home purchase is tough, but a down payment assistance program can make all the difference in your becoming a homeowner.

Experts have been talking about Portland’s housing market slowdown for the past year, so what’s up with this sudden increase in sales?

When you’re buying a home, few things are more important than carefully reading the seller’s disclosures for the property you’re looking at buying.

Buying a home in Portland? All homes — depending on their age — have their own set of unique concerns and quirks. Read more to learn what to watch out for.

Kick your brain into a higher holiday shopping gear with these twenty unique Portland shops and gifts you can’t find anywhere else.