Monthly Archives for May 2011

Bella Casa Real Estate Group welcomes our newest agent, Krissy Lookabill.  While she is new to Bella Casa, she is not new to Real Estate!  Krissy is a Principle Broker and has been a Realtor® for over 13 years, bringing knowledge and experience with her as she joins our team.  We are thrilled to welcome her […]

291 NW Carmel Circle Dundee, OR 97115 Walk into this lovely home and experience that “ah ha” moment.  This home offers relaxed one level living, cozy family room with wood stove, elegant living and dining rooms and a beautiful fireplace.  Enjoy the tranquil master bedroom with a private bath and soaking tub.  This home features […]

Article by G.M. Filisko Published by HouseLogic.com By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home. 1. Decide how much home you can afford Generally, you can afford a home priced 2 to 3 times your gross income. Remember to consider costs every homeowner must cover: property taxes, insurance, […]

1956 NW Cottonwood Dr. McMinnville, OR 97128 This home will take your breath away as soon as you walk through the door! Each room is painted with custom colors and uniquely and impeccably designed. The vaulted ceilings and open floor plan allow for an abundance of natural light. The exterior of the house has a […]

Article by Shauna Zamarripa, ehow contributor Published March 23rd, 2011 ehow.com When consumers use FHA financing, the most traditional source of funding is an FHA 203b loan. However, FHA 203b loans have specific requirements of a property for purchase; namely the condition of the property and habitability requirements. However, for properties that are severely damaged, […]

1459 SW Charles St Dundee, OR 97115 Like wine? You are just in luck! This cute, charming house is right down the street from a new winery being built. This is a one level home in a great neighborhood with a private, fenced backyard that features a deck, tool shed and gas hookup outside.  Laundry facilities […]

Winsome Homes is the most experienced Custom Green Builder in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful wine country, providing custom home design, remodel services and construction in McMinnville, Yamhill County and beyond. We are a family owned and operated construction company and a third generation Oregon builder. Building Better Buildings is a series of events offered […]

View the full April 2011 Portland Metro Market Conditions Report with all graphs. Sales professionals are by nature optimistic; they have to be! After four years of a housing depression, those who remain in the industry are either insane or are buoyed by their internal optimism. “Improvement is just around the corner” is what drives us […]

Article by John Feehery Published May 16, 2011 HouseLogic.com President Obama’s poll numbers have recovered nicely thanks to the good news surrounding the demise of Osama bin Laden. But the bin Laden bounce will wear off quickly unless the administration takes some bold steps to restore economic confidence in this country. Creating jobs is certainly an […]

Article by Les Christy May 13, 2011 Published on CNNMoney For the first time in years, buying a home may beat renting. It has become very lucrative in recent years to rent out properties. If you are fortunate enough to be in this position, it would be a wise decision to stock up on lease […]