Lakeside is somewhat like the wild, wild west. They are growing and need a way to pay for more law enforcement services. Lakeside is the largest city in Oregon with no permanent tax income. There are 12 other Oregon cities that lack a permanent property tax (such as Depoe Bay, Dunes City, and Tangent) […]
4 Things Only a Realtor (and Not the Internet) Knows About Real Estate
According to the National Association of Realtors, 42 percent of homebuyers start their home search online, and 92 percent use the Web during the home search process. While the Internet can be a good place to start looking, there are things real estate agents know about the process of buying and selling a home that […]
How to Lose a House in 10 Ways
Home buying is arguably one of the most stressful purchasing experiences in adult life. Why is the process so draining? Unfortunately, there are myriad of issues that can make a deal fall through – especially if you aren’t working with a professional agent. RE/MAX has 10 ways you might lose out on your dream home […]
You are Enough
Befriend your enoughness. Being enough isn’t an if/when proposition. Let go of the ideas of whether you’re “good enough” or the phrase you tell yourself “I will be good enough when…” Holding onto these contingencies is fighting against who you are. The truth is you don’t need fixing: you are enough. Imagine repeating to yourself […]
RMLS Market Action August 2019
10 Random Acts of Kindness
More than anyone, RE/MAX understands that real estate is local. In a business as community-driven as ours, building a supportive community is in everyone’s best interest. Wouldn’t you like to be a good neighbor? First proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, National Good Neighbor Day, celebrated on September 28, is an easy way to […]
Homeowners Reveal the Worst Purchases They Made After Moving In
During the frenzied excitement that accompanies moving into a new home, you might end up filling it with a few purchases you'll quickly regret. A couch you loved at the store might look absolutely ginormous in your living room, for instance. Or, those drapes that seemed like they match your carpet to a T might turn out to […]
Ready to take on the challenge of buying in a diamond-in-the-rough neighborhood?
Everyone has seen the neighborhood that’s changed: One day it was on the fringe, and the next it had turned a corner. Suddenly, it was teeming with new businesses, new residents, new life—and newly high property values, to the advantage of those residents who stuck around. First-time buyers, cash-strapped buyers, and “pioneering” buyers alike flock to […]
A Few Ways to Make the Most out of a Small Outdoor Space
Built-in Bench A custom bench works great when you want to create a custom space that allows you to host guests while still being chic and valuable to the space. Built-in furniture is always great because they are customized to your liking and the size of your space. We recommend measuring the space and getting […]
How Long Is That Remodel Going to Take?
Some remodeling projects go on for weeks and make a mess of your home life. Here’s how to survive. Renovations can take weeks — and sometimes months. That means endless days of subcontractors traipsing through your home, noisy tools, and major dust. Even some minor projects can disrupt your daily routine. Before you begin to […]