A brand-new home sounds simple. You choose the community, pick your lot and finishes, and eventually get the keys. But buying new construction in Camas, Washougal or elsewhere in Southwest Washington involves more decisions than many buyers realize. One of the biggest questions I hear is: “Do I really need a Realtor if I’m buying […]

Selling a parent’s home can be a lot more complicated than simply putting a house on the market. Sometimes the home hasn’t been updated in decades. Sometimes there are years’ worth of belongings to sort through. There may be repairs that have been put off, a yard that needs attention, or family members who aren’t […]

If you’re living in Portland and thinking about moving across the river to Southwest Washington, you’re probably already asking yourself a few questions: Will I really get more for my money? What will the commute be like? Which community is right for me? And will I actually like living in Washington? I hear these questions […]

One of the biggest changes in real estate is that sellers are no longer able to advertise buyer agent compensation through the MLS. But that doesn’t mean offering it has gone away—or that sellers should automatically stop doing it. In fact, many sellers are still choosing to offer buyer agent compensation, and there are some […]