The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent
When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure...
Laura Sheldon
As a real estate agent I am committed to delivering my clients the highest level of personal service, professional representation, and technical expertise.
When you are done with your real estate transaction I want you to feel you had top notch real estate consulting advice, an excellent negotiator on your side, and exceptional service and support. Most importantly, you understood everything that was happening along the way, and you actually had a little bit of fun in the process!
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Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters
More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a...
Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value
Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home...
What’s Your Home Buying Power?
If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much...
Top 5 Home Design Trends of 2017
The current trends are all about utilizing rich color, maximizing texture and creating comfortable interiors you can’t wait to relax in. Use these trends to get inspired to makeover your home’s interiors and create...
Increase Your Home’s Value Up to 28% with These 5 Tips
Great curb appeal not only makes your home the star of the neighborhood, it can also improve its value and help you sell it for more. Whether you’re thinking of listing your home or...
The Compound Effect: Building Your Household’s Wealth
Wealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study, 63 percent of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become rich.1 While younger people are more likely to say they’ll achieve...
5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up
5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter offseason. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers alike,...
Portland Market Update-Nov 2016
In the Portland real estate market, conditions continue to favor sellers. Portland metro saw cooler activity this November, both compared to last month and November 2015. Closed sales (2,434) ended 13.1% ahead of November...
The Home Equity Playbook
What is Home Equity? Home equity seems to be a very simple calculation — the total amount of mortgages owed subtracted from the current market value of a home. Here is a simple example:...