Buying a Home

Introduction
Buying a home is a serious endeavor. It can be an absolute pleasure or it can be full of surprises. To most, buying a home is the largest financial decision one makes during their lifetime. The purchase itself has many implications before, during and after the sale. Being prepared and informed not only makes for a smoother transaction, but inevitably provides leverage for the educated party. I have structured this section of my website in line with the process I believe is most effective for buying a home. Whether you are a first time home buyer, someone looking to upgrade or someone planning to relocate to Portland, Oregon, I believe you will find these articles helpful.

Buyer Articles
I have written the following articles to help you learn more about the process of buying a home. As part of these articles I have included numerous tips on navigating the Portland real estate market in addition to the conventional steps to approaching any home purchase.

STEP 1: PREPARING TO BUY A HOME
STEP 2: NEEDS vs. WANTS
STEP 3: SEARCHING FOR A HOME
STEP 4: CLOSING ON A HOME (The PURCHASE PROCESS)