Come visit me this Sunday from 12-4pm in Gresham at this gorgeous brand new home.

Beautiful new homes in Stone Ridge. Spacious plan with master on main. 4th bedroom could be office/den. Large bonus room up w/2nd fireplace. Huge Great-rm w/fireplace & 10' ceilings. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, island, pantry, hardwoods. 

http://mkasper.equitygroup.com/p/9/13659071?mlsids[]=13659071&temp=&aid=004603213&&aid=004603213&oid=004600018&aname=Melissa+Kasper&aimg=1&

The 5 Best Time-Tested Remodeling Projects - and the Worst

Although kitchens and bathrooms always steal the spotlight in a home remodel, they aren’t necessarily the ones

 that have the highest return on investment when you sell your home.

Since 2002, a trade magazine for contractors and builders called “Remodeling” has been tracking how much it 

costs to do common home improvement projects — and then calculating how much of that cost is recovered 

when the home sells.

Each year, we highlight the projects with the highest return on investment from the magazine’s Cost vs Value 

Report.

http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/home-improvement/home-remodeling-projects-with-long-term-ROI/?cid=eo_sm_fb_mxm-social#.

The Worst Things You Can Do Before Buying a Home

Cynics may scoff, but getting under contract on the right home can turn even the most stoic shopper into a bit of a dreamer. From paint colors to planting a garden, picturing yourself in that property is critical for many buyers.But leave a little room for pragmatism. Remember that getting pre-approved for a mortgage and even under contract isn’t a guarantee. That prefix is there for a reason. Loan pre-approval is not loan approval.You’ll have more hurdles to clear before a lender legally commits to funding your home loan. Buyers who don’t know any better can inadvertently add obstacles to that path — or even kill the entire deal —between contract and closing day.

Some missteps can be costlier than others. Here’s a look at five of the worst things you can do before buying a home.

http://www.realtor.com/advice/the-worst-things-you-can-do-before-buying-a-home/

My Uncles Home For Sale in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Just for fun, check out my uncle's home listed for sale in Fredericksburg, Virginia for $1.2 million. 7 fireplaces and an underground outdoor pool, I'll take it! :)

http://carriagehousesells.com/homes-for-sale/VA/FREDERICKSBURG/22401/400-HANOVER-ST-87819997

January Market Action Report

Prices are on the rise! Comparing the average price of sold homes in the twelve months ending January 31st of this year ($312,000) with the average price of homes sold in the twelve months ending January 2013 ($277,100) shows an increase of 12.6%.

http://www.rmlsweb.com/v2/public2/loadfile.asp?id=7665

Top 10 Remodeling Projects for Adding Value to Your Home

Exterior work on a property, from new siding to replacing windows, dominate the list of projects that offer the biggest bang for your buck. They offer the largest return because a potential home sale can be made or broken on the exterior alone, real estate agents say.

“It’s all about first impression, no question about that,” said John Kmiecik, regional vice president for the National Association of Realtors and a Chicago-area real estate agent. “When I’m sitting with my buyers in my car and we pull up to a home, if it doesn't look halfway decent, my buyers in many cases say, 'John let's take a pass on this, because I just don't like the outside.’ ”

Buyers typically assume that if the exterior of the house hasn’t been maintained, then the interior hasn’t either, Kmiecik said.

http://www.cbsnews.com/media/top-10-remodeling-projects-for-adding-value-to-your-home/

Want a FREE GIFT CARD?

Call, text or email me with the contact information of the person you know who is looking to buy or sell a home ANYWHERE and I will send you a FREE GIFT CARD!

Our Late Winter Storm

Well.. we were not expecting a storm that big!
 We had 6 inches of snow and 1/2 inch of solid ice for 3 days straight!

http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/210360-68116-storm-spreads-woes-from-gresham-to-beaverton-and-beyond

Open House Tomorrow 12-3pm

Come visit me at my open house tomorrow in Gresham! That is, if we don't get snowed in :)

5234 SE POWELL VALLEY RD, Gresham, OR, 97080

http://mkasper.equitygroup.com/p/9/13689788

Come check out this gorgeous kitchen!

Portland - Voted # 1 city in America in 2013!

Portland was voted the #1 city in America in 2013!

http://realestate.msn.com/10-best-midsize-cities-to-move-to

Open House Today!

What a gorgeous day for an open house! Come visit me at 539 SE 23rd TER. in Gresham to see three brand new homes!

http://mkasper.equitygroup.com/p/9/13455758?mlsids%5B%5D=13455758&temp=&aid=004603213&&aid=004603213&