These milestones are built-in contingencies that must be satisfied for the sale to be completed. They mostly protect the buyer from losing the earnest money if the buyer terminates the sale for legitimate reasons. 1. Review of the Sellers Disclosures By law, sellers must disclose what they know about the property. Oregon is not a […]
Read More →Handshakes & Lawsuits
on September 11, 2017in Articles for Buyers, Resources for Home Buyers

In the ‘good ol’ days’ people may have initiated the sale with a handshake, but history shows that those friendly intentions often ended in bitter court disputes. For as long as real estate has been bought and sold in Oregon, there have been real estate lawsuits. Well over a hundred years of real estate agency […]
Read More →6 Things to Expect During Your Home Search
on November 3, 2014in Articles for Buyers, The Buying Process

This is some of what you can expect to take place during your home search: 1. Your search could take 6-9 months Most people begin their online searches 6-9 months before they are ready to buy. We know this, accept this, and will never try to rush you into any decision. Your Bella Casa agent […]
Read More →FSBO or Realtor®?
on December 19, 2012in Articles for Buyers

Option #1: FSBO, Do it Yourself Real Estate Technology and the internet have given buyers more information and control than people have ever had before. This is good. People have always had the opportunity to buy and sell FSBO without professional assistance. Many people have done this without mishap. We believe in expert representation by […]
Read More →Location! Location! Location!
on December 19, 2012in Articles for Buyers

Everyone knows that location is the most important consideration affecting value in real estate. But there is even more to it than that. The most basic principle for understanding and evaluating all real estate is this: All Real Estate is Local. It is very, very local, right down to the individual property. So whether you […]
Read More →What First Time Home-Buyers Need to Know
on December 16, 2012in Articles for Buyers

A first-time home-buyer, according to the traditional industry standard, is one who has not purchased a home within the last three years. Programs for the first time home buyer come and go. Some people decide to purchase their first home at auction, in hopes of getting a better deal. With this being said, there are […]
Read More →Interview an Agent
on December 15, 2012in Articles for Buyers

Interviewing a prospective real estate agent is a safe way to choose the agent who will represent you in your home-buying transaction. It is important to learn about the agent’s personality, experience, specialties, values, and manners. You can begin this process on the Meet Our Brokers page and and get to know each Bella Casa broker by […]
Read More →Your Biggest Investment
on December 13, 2012in Articles for Buyers

Homeownership is how many American families begin to accumulate wealth, according to studies by the National Association of REALTORS? and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Whether you’re looking buy a home or checking out the local real estate agents for rent arlington toronto. You will know that Buying a home should be approached as a […]
Read More →Anatomy of a Transaction
on December 13, 2012in Articles for Buyers

These milestones are built-in contingencies that must be satisfied for the sale to be completed. They mostly protect the buyer from losing the earnest money if the buyer terminates the sale for legitimate reasons. 1. Review of the Sellers Disclosures By law, sellers must disclose what they know about the property. Oregon is not a […]
Read More →Buying Foreclosures in Oregon
on December 11, 2012in Articles for Buyers

Perhaps you’ve heard that one of the best ways to get a “steal” or a “great deal” is on foreclosed properties. It’s no secret that there are great bargains to be had right now. A flood of these foreclosed properties have hit the market and the banks that repossessed them want to get them sold…….quickly. […]
Read More →Questions? Call 503-437-9005
We’ve got answers. Talk to a Bella Casa real estate agent to learn specifics about buying or selling, or to get the scoop on a property or neighborhood.
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