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PREFERRED VENDORS
We partner with some great folks.
We've been fortunate to partner with some of the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Run by amazing people, these organizations are pillars in the community, and it's our pleasure to share them with you.
Ability Plus Drainage
Ability Plus Drainage specializes in crawlspace drainage and services, storm, roof and surface water management, basement and foundation waterproofing, as well as landscape drainage.
Ability Plus Roofing
Ability Plus Roofing offers industry leading warranties, and have set the industry standard with their 20 year labor guarantee, and options for complete lifetime coverage. All installers are ShingleMaster certified.
All Around Arbor Care
All Around Arbor Tree Service Portland has invested in the highest quality, top of the line equipment and they have extremely professional staff to make sure they get the job done right the first time.
Alpha Environmental
Alpha Environmental is a residential and commercial environmental consulting and remediation company. Serving the PNW for over 20 years, Alpha has the experience to handle just about anything.
Certified Indoor Environmental
Certified Indoor Environmental provides services for non-destructive mold remediation, asbestos testing and abatement, and Indoor air quality. They serve SW Washington, Portland, Salem, & Corvallis.
Evergreen Custom Painting
Evergreen Custom Painting is a family-owned business with over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, offering painting services for residential and commercial exteriors and interiors.
M Leon Construction
M. Leon Construction is a local, family-owned construction company in Portland, specializing in structural dry rot replacement, foundation restoration, and drainage and crawl space solutions.
Ultimate Choice
Ultimate Choice services all types of windows. Their products are available ready-to-paint or pre-finished and are manufactured with high-energy, efficient glass that meets all requirements and standards.
More of our preferred vendors.
LOCAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Portland real estate market analysis and trends.
For more than eight consecutive years, home values have increased in Portland, along with demand and confidence. While the local market endured the same fate as the rest of the country in 2020, the rebound was swift, with positive signs of activity becoming more apparent in just a few short months. In particular, the Portland housing market is the beneficiary of continued buying and selling, particularly in suburban neighborhoods.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Local residential dwellings: Occupancy type
“Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.”
— Suze Orman
REAL ESTATE TOOLBOX
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VISIT OUR BLOG
The Bridge to Portland Group Blog is full of insights inspirational stories and current listings.
Our blog shares stories about the important life stages and decisions we get to help our clients through. It’s just as personal for us as it is for our clients and we are proud to share in the journey.
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A Credit Worth Celebrating: How We Made it Happen for for Sara & Joseph
Genmae & Sharon worked together to negotiate a substantial credit for Sara & Joseph’s new home. Learn more about this wonderful couple’s homebuying journey!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have answers to some of your frequently asked questions.
Whether you’re feeling uneasy about taking the next step in the process or you’re eager to learn more, we would love to be your guide. Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Buyers often ask us…
How long does it take to find a house?
The search and tour phase of buying a home can be incredibly quick or nice and slow, depending on the buyer and their needs. We do our best to help get each and every one of our buyers into the home of their dreams, in the timeframe they need.
Should I get pre-approved for a loan first?
Our team highly recommends getting pre-approved for a loan before stepping into a house on the market. This ensures that when you find the home that you want to make an offer on, even in a fast-paced market, you’re able to be as competitive as possible. Waiting for pre-approval could mean missing out!
What is the process and timeline of an inspection?
Inspection periods differ in each transaction, although the standard time is 5-10 business days. During this time we’ll have one of our top-notch inspectors visit the home and then we’ll prepare for negotiations if needed. The standard timeframe from getting an offer accepted to moving in is 30 days, if there are no contingencies or rent backs applicable.
Sellers often ask us…
How long does it take to sell a house?
There is no set duration of time that it takes to sell a home, but our goal is to help each of our clients meet their specified and realistic time goals. We have experience working with backgrounds of all sorts and hope to help you sell your home on your own, personally tailored listing plan.
What should I do to get my home ready to sell?
Prepping a home for the market is customized per home and per seller’s situation. Each home has it’s strengths and weaknesses against the rest of the market and we are here to help you figure each of those things out to get the most out of your investment.
How much is my home worth?
The recommended listing price of a home is based on many variables and the best way for us to determine this is to meet you and get to know the house better. Call us today for a free one-on-one listing consultation.
“Now, one thing I tell everyone is learn about real estate. Repeat after me. Real Estate provides the highest returns, the greatest values, and the least risk.”
Armstrong Williams
American entrepreneur and author
GET IN TOUCH
Schedule a time to connect.
We'd love to meet with you to learn more about your real estate goals and if we may be able to assist you in any way.
Beth Benner
(503) 819-2885
beth@bridgetoportland.com
Sharon Bloudek
(503) 701-1000
sharon@bridgetoportland.com
Genmae Rianelli
(503) 867-5208
genmae@bridgetoportland.com