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Best Practices in Leasing under Oregon Rent Control Laws
Recent law changes in Oregon have given tenants certain rights they did not previously have. The disruption to landlord practices is not the rent cap laws, but the restrictions to no-cause evictions. These laws have necessitated that landlords conform their practices to position themselves in the best possible position in dealing with tenants in…
Read MoreOregon Rent Control Law Changes in Plain English
You’ve no doubt heard about Governor Brown signing Senate Bill 608 which makes some pretty significant changes to landlord-tenant law. It is being called the first statewide rent control law in the country. And it is, but it isn’t the rent control that has landlords concerned as much as the restriction on no-cause eviction. Proponents…
Read MoreLearning actionable knowledge with Skill Share
It wasn’t until later in life that I appreciated learning. For me, going through school was just a matter of meeting a requirement. As I matured I learned to appreciate learning new things. But it wasn’t until recently I was able to see learning as an investment. Sometimes seminars, classes and education can be awfully expensive. But as…
Read MoreHomeLight
I recently saw an advertisement on TV for a service called HomeLight, an online service for buyers and sellers to locate a real estate agent. It was something I hadn’t heard of before, so I thought I’d look into it more and share my findings with you. Home Light is a San Francisco based company…
Read MoreProfessional Looking Listing Photos at a Fraction of the Cost
Of course, whenever possible, it is best to hire a professional real estate photographer to take your listing pictures. There is a clear difference between professional pictures which catch the eye and photos the agent takes with a cell phone. However, there are times it just isn’t in the marketing budget or your time frame…
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