Last week I was attending a home inspection when my clients casually asked me if the cost of the home inspection was really 'worth it?' The short answer, YES!!! The long answer goes something like this. Houses are comprised of hundreds of different materials, system…

With Oregon currently among the top 5 states with the most foreclosures in the nation, the temptation for buyers to chase after seemingly amazing bargains has never been greater. The phenomenon has also increased the importance of buyers obtaining a thorough home in…