Monthly Archives: March 2011

Oregon Carbon monoxide detector law begins April 1

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Francesca

As of April 1, new homeowners and tenants who live in dwellings equipped with heaters or appliances that could produce carbon monoxide will be required to have carbon monoxide alarms. The requirement is the result of a law enacted by … Continue reading →

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Japan Crisis Causes Drop in U.S. Mortgage Rates

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Francesca

The 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated Japan last week sent a ripple through the U.S. mortgage markets causing interest rates to lower this week. “With the crisis in Japan, investors rushed to buy the security of U.S. Treasury … Continue reading →

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Is it Time to Switch to a New Portland Real Estate Agent?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Francesca

For some frustrated sellers, the answer to “Why isn’t my home selling?” is “It’s the agent’s fault!” If your immediate instinct is to drop your local real estate agent for a new one, you might want to take a deep … Continue reading →

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2011 Tax Tips for Home Owners

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Francesca

It’s the time of year we all dread… time for your 2010 tax filings. While I am not a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or even a plain old accountant, I do want to share with you some basic tax tips … Continue reading →

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Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing Your Portland Home Online

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Francesca

You have a for sale sign in front of your Portland home. Even though the real estate market is slow, you still see other houses being bought. What’s the matter with yours? Why is your home still sitting on the … Continue reading →

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