Charlotte Mires' Blog

Posted on 01/24/2021

The last thing you want to experience after purchasing a new home is "buyer's remorse!" With that in mind, it pays to look at all angles when house shopping. Although emotions and first impressions are going to play a big role in your home-buying decisions, a thoughtful analysis of the pros and cons of every home that appeals to...

Buying Mistakes

What To Look For In A House

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Posted on 01/17/2021

Fix Cracked Grout to Breathe New Life Into Your Bathroom or Kitchen

Photo by Brett Hondow via Pixabay You love your tiles. But they don't seem to do your bathroom justice anymore. Ask yourself, is it the tiles themselves, or what's in between that makes you cringe? Is the grout cracked, faded, yellowish or gray? Breathe new life into a dirty-looking bathroom tile floor, kitchen backsplash or tile shower by...

DIY

Tile

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Posted on 01/10/2021

Choosing Trees and Shrubs That Withstand High Winds

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay Windy conditions have the potential to cause branches to break and can strip leaves from deciduous plants and trees. In certain cases, heavy winds can uproot trees and shrubs altogether. This creates dangerous situations for homeowners or others in the area, and it's also frustrating when landscaping plants are severely damaged or destroyed...

Outdoor Garden

Landscape

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Posted on 01/03/2021

Protecting your Valuables While Showing your Home

Image by Pexels from Pixabay When you list your home for sale, you will have people you don't know exploring the property -- and while real estate agents will supervise them, you will still have extra foot traffic in your home. You can work with your listing agent to ensure that visiting buyers are properly vetted (new listings...

Open House

Showing

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Posted on 12/27/2020

Six Savory Herbs to Spice up Your Favorite Dishes

Image by tookapic from Pixabay Nothing brings nature into the home like utilizing fresh herbs in culinary masterpieces to make them as special as those you’ll share them with. Sensational herbs can be grown with ease, as some of the most savory and flavorful ones are disease, pest and drought resistant. Furthermore, most herbs will even grow in...

Herbs

Herb Garden

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Posted on 12/20/2020

How to Stay Aggressive During the Homebuying Journey

Buying a home may prove to be challenging, regardless of where you decide to search for a house. However, if you are aggressive in your pursuit of your dream residence, you could speed up your home search. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you stay aggressive during your quest to find your dream house. 1....

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 12/13/2020

Making Your Luxury Home Perfect

Photo by Connoman via Pixabay Sometimes you look at many homes and can’t find the perfect luxury home. When that happens, you might have to get a home that meets every requirement except the one – and then add that feature yourself. Many luxury homes have plenty of room to add additional buildings and water features. When purchasing...

Home Improvements

Luxury Home

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Posted on 12/06/2020

Selling? Reason to Get a Pre-Inspection

Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Most buyers understand the importance of getting a home inspection before purchasing a property. But did you know that some sellers are also opting to invest in a pre-inspection? These savvy homeowners realize that a pre-inspection can be a very helpful tool when it comes time to market their houses. If you're...

Home Inspection

Pre Inspection

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Posted on 11/29/2020

Outdoor DIY: Entertaining With a Pergola

Photo by marcdenning via Pixabay Adding square footage of living space to your home is always a sound investment. Not only does it give you and your family more space to play, but it adds resale value, too -- even if the square footage you add is outdoors. A well-designed and constructed pergola does both. It provides shade...

DIY

Home Impovements

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Posted on 11/22/2020

The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Looking for a Mortgage

Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay One of the biggest hurdles people face when looking for a home is applying for a mortgage. While applying for a mortgage is relatively straightforward, finding favorable terms might be more challenging. Many buyers are surprised by how broad the terms of a mortgage might be. With this in mind, it is...

Home Loan

Finance

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Posted on 11/15/2020

3 Simple Home Improvement Projects

Image by ZandersDirect from Pixabay Home improvement is something we all strive for, but many of us never really follow through with completing that goal. With the hectic lives that we live, it’s hard to find time to make those important upgrades to your home. However, home improvement doesn’t always have to be hard and time-consuming. Add Some...

Home Improvement

Updates To Your Home

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Posted on 12/09/2020

Another Property Sold - 4975 SW Main Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005

Charming 1952 2 BR, 1 Bath cottage located in Old Town Beaverton. Beautifully finished country kitchen with island, farm sink, granite and tile. Hardwood floors throughout, master with pocket doors and private entrance. Enjoy a cozy fire from the gas stove in the living room. Updated bath, inside laundry with separate entrance. Wonderful paver patios in fenced front yard. Back yard with storage shed, additional building for possible studio or...

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