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The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a Contractor

Posted in Living by Kenady Swan Constructing or remodeling a home is a complex, expensive endeavor. Ideally, everything goes as planned, and when the dust clears, the homeowner can settle in and enjoy the new home — and never think about the building process again. But what happens when, nine months after the owner moves in, the floor […]
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How Glass Design Can Help Reflect the Best of Your Home

How Glass Design Can Help Reflect the Best of Your Home Posted in Living by John Trupin Glass has been a key component of home design for style and function for thousands of years. The versatility of glass is such that nearly every single modern home constructed utilizes glass in some way, shape, or form. But there’s no […]
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How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home

How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home Posted in Selling by John Trupin Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the appraisal process, what […]
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Transforming Your House from a Summer Home to a Winter Hideaway

Transforming Your House from a Summer Home to a Winter Hideaway Posted in Living by John Trupin None of us want to admit it, but Winter is Coming. The new season of Game of Thrones might not be until 2019, but your home will need preparation before then. As the days shorten, you can mitigate many mid-winter headaches with some […]

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Home Improvement The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a Contractor Posted in Living by Kenady Swan Constructing or remodeling a home is a complex, expensive endeavor. Ideally, everything goes as planned, and when the dust clears, the homeowner can settle in and enjoy the new home — and never think about the building process again. But what happens when, nine months after the owner moves in, the floor […]

Home Improvement How Glass Design Can Help Reflect the Best of Your Home How Glass Design Can Help Reflect the Best of Your Home Posted in Living by John Trupin Glass has been a key component of home design for style and function for thousands of years. The versatility of glass is such that nearly every single modern home constructed utilizes glass in some way, shape, or form. But there’s no […]

Finance How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home Posted in Selling by John Trupin Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the appraisal process, what […]

Home Improvement Transforming Your House from a Summer Home to a Winter Hideaway Transforming Your House from a Summer Home to a Winter Hideaway Posted in Living by John Trupin None of us want to admit it, but Winter is Coming. The new season of Game of Thrones might not be until 2019, but your home will need preparation before then. As the days shorten, you can mitigate many mid-winter headaches with some […]

Home Improvement Outfitting Your Home to Survive the Threat of Wildfires Outfitting Your Home to Survive the Threat of Wildfires Posted in Living by John Trupin Much of the Western United States is grappling with the same issue this summer – the specter of smoke and fire from some of the largest forest fires in recent memory. For individuals, even the decreased air quality can be a threat, while […]

Home Improvement Trends in Luxury Pool Design The Most Ambitious Trends in Luxury Pool Design Posted in Luxury by John Trupin When it comes to luxury home design, if you can imagine it, it can be done. In-home spas, luxe bowling alleys, and glass wine rooms are just a few examples we’re seeing out there. The same idea extends outdoors to swimming pools, which are […]

City of Portland How Tax Reform Affects Homeowners New tax legislation was signed into law at the end of 2017, and it included some significant changes for homeowners. These changes took effect in 2018 and do not influence your 2017 taxes. Here’s a brief overview of this year’s tax changes and how they may affect you*. The amount of mortgage interest […]

Finance A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build Posted in Selling, Living, and Architecture by Kenady Swan Adding on to your current home may be your best bet if you’re short on space, but you don’t want to move or can’t find another house in the area with all the qualities you’re seeking. It’s also an […]

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Home Improvement Spring Clean! And 7 More Ways to Make the Most of This Weekend Spring-Clean! And 7 More Ways to Make the Most of This Weekend It’s time to clear out a closet, get ready for celebrations and, in some areas, get out the grill Laura Gaskill March 20, 2018 Houzz Contributor. I cover topics ranging from decorating ideas, product picks, Houzz…More Email It may not look like it […]

Finance Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home Posted in Buying by Kenady Swan In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset. And it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowners insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that […]

Home Improvement 7 Rooms That Fall for Orange – Houzz 7 Rooms That Fall for Orange Orange can work in any room throughout your home, and these 7 spaces offer some autumn inspiration Along with brilliant fall leaves, autumn typically means cooler weather — and the opportunity to embrace warm colors for an inviting, cozy feeling at home. Whether you’re looking to add color to […]

Home Improvement How to Keep Your Washing Machine Clean Photo by Meriwether Inc – Look for laundry room design inspiration How to Keep Your Washing Machine Clean So, you’ve gone through the home buying process and your real estate agent negotiated the washer and dryer with the purchase of the house (yes!). With that comes the great responsibility of maintaining those special appliances. If […]

Home Improvement Life Expectancy Around the Home Do you know the life expectancy of common items found around the home? This is a great visual to give an idea of how long items actually last. Top 10 key parts of the house to point out: Wooden Floors: 20-30 years Interior Paint: 7-10 years vs. Exterior Paint: 5-7 years Showerhead: Lifetime Taps (water): […]