• First-Time Home Buyer in Portland Metro: Where Do I Start?,Ryan Smith

    First-Time Home Buyer in Portland Metro: Where Do I Start?

      First-Time Home Buyer in Portland Metro: Where Do I Start? Buying your first home in the Portland metro area can feel overwhelming, but the right preparation can make the process much easier. Ryan and Jen Smith with Knipe Realty and The Smith Property Group help first-time buyers throughout Portla

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  • Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.,Ryan Smith

    Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

    Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing. After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something diff

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  • Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.,Ryan Smith

    Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.

    Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know. A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything. No repairs. No concessions. No negotiation. If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller's terms. But now that inv

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