Lake Oswego Real Estate Blog

It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their ...

A significant amount of time and money is required to turn a backyard into a swimming-pool oasis. As an alternative, some homeowners may opt for a ...

Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a ...

There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home ...

We’ve all bought things we regret, but if there’s one purchase you don’t want to get wrong, it’s a home. Once you’re ...

There it is: your home! Just sitting on the market. It’s been like that for some time now, and it’s starting to look a little … ...

The home appraisal process is just a formality when buying real estate, right? You’ve found the house you love and put in a good offer, and it ...

For sellers, getting multiple offers on a house is a dream. But for buyers who have fallen in love with a particular property, hearing that their ...

When you’re not home, little doubts can plague you. Did I lock the door? Did I leave a key for the housekeeper? Is the AC still on full blast? ...

If you’re wondering how to sell a house to a family member, first, a bit of congratulations are in order. You’ve found a buyer! The most ...

This is the tale of two basements in otherwise comparable houses. One is a finished basement with a den, bedroom, and full bathroom. The other ...

A favorite pastime of many buyers scrolling through real estate listings—or walking through an open house—is fantasizing about what life ...

As home prices continue to rise and inflation sends the cost of daily living into the stratosphere, more people are looking for simple ways to make ...

Oregon residents may not pay sales tax, but property taxes are fact of life for homeowners in the state. The good news is that it’s easy to ...

When a home’s status changes to sale pending, it means the seller has accepted the buyer’s offer and both parties are ready to move ...

If you’ve recently gone under contract to buy a home, you’ve probably been told by your real estate agent to find a title company. In ...

Here’s an understatement for you: Buying a home today is not the same as it used to be. In fact, it’s a whole new ballgame. The COVID-19 ...