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Portland Homeowners: Start Your Engines!

May31
Grateful Dead "Gentlemen, Start Your Engines" Portland Homeowners: Start Your Engines...I mean, Projects! Summertime is almost here (or at least Portlanders can hope and dream) and many people will be starting home improvement projects. Some may call it "Honey-Do" season. Whether they're classified as maintenance, updating or energy saving, they should make homeownership more enjoyable and increase the value of your property! Remodeling magazine's 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report suggests that some improvements are a better investment than others. Front door and garage door replacements a… Read More

Want Fast Cash for Your Real Estate “Fixer-Upper”???

March21
  VVBrown: Quick Fix There is an option for that entrepreneurial buyer who wants to purchase and renovate real estate!!!  Sweat equity is still "alive and well".  We're not necessarily talking about "flipping" (although, seasoned professionals do still seize opportunities to buy, renovate and flip).  We are talking about a home to renovate and occupy or renovate and rent!  In today's market, purchasing a "fixer-upper" can offer a unique opportunity for many home buyers.  A good financing solution could be the FHA Streamline Renovation Loan or the FHA 203k!!! You can get up to $35,000 … Read More

It’s Down to the Wire: N Mississippi Duplex is Now Rented! Last Minute Details!

September9
"Bird on a Wire": Leonard Cohen  So, my investment partner and I have worked for most of the summer getting our cute, vintage duplex renovated.  You may remember that it is located near the trendy N Mississippi neighborhood (also located at the west … Read More

“Oh, the Humanity”. More Remodeling “Tales of Woe” from the N Mississippi area/Portland Duplex Remodel!

August23
Arno Sluismans - Songs of Woe I am happy to report that I have no sordid tales of murder or general mayhem visited on any IKEA employees or patrons but you may have heard some loud "wailing and gnashing of teeth" at the end of last week as my partner an… Read More
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