Very little has changed in this quiet neighborhood in the last 70+ years. This view is east on SE Ash St. looking to 44th Avenue.
(City of Portland Archives)
Day: April 17, 2013
Get Mortgage Pre-Approval Before House Hunting!
This is good advice! So important for buyers to obtain pre-approval before looking for a home. Especially in markets where the inventory is low and the demand for housing is high.
12 House-Hunting Tips to Help You Make the Right Choice
Stay organized and focused on your quest for a new home, to make the search easier and avoid surprises later
In the hunt for the perfect house, it’s easy to get swept away by a home’s most charming details (a gracious front porch) and play down the important stuff you’ll be kicking yourself for later (the price is over budget). And if you are touring multiple open houses each weekend, keeping everything straight can get complicated.
Set your priorities and streamline the house-hunting process early on, and you can breathe easier knowing you have a handle on things. It’s probably the most important purchase you will ever make, so take a few deep breaths and make a plan before diving in — you’ll be glad you did.
These 12 tips can help you stay organized and focused on the important things during your house hunt.
