Charlotte Mires' Blog

Posted on 09/13/2020

Photography Tips to Make Your Real Estate Listing Attractive to Buyers

Taking good pictures of a house up for sale can be challenging, especially when trying to make your home standout against all the other homes on the market. A good picture portrays your home in a great light and tends to make your house look attractive to prospective buyers. Some home sellers hire a professional photographer to take...

Real Estate Photography

Photography

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Posted on 09/06/2020

Landscaping for Curb Appeal

Post Image by Jo Ann Snover from Shutterstock There are many ways you can make your house attractive to prospective buyers. Curb appeal goes a long way when it comes to first impressions. Your yard is one indication of the amount of time you’ve spent caring for your property in general. Buyers are undoubtedly attracted to homes that have...

Home Seller

Landscape Maintenance

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Posted on 08/30/2020

3 Reasons to Improve Your Home's Interior

If you intend to sell your home in the near future, you may want to upgrade your residence's interior. In fact, there are many reasons to improve your home's interior before you list your house, and these reasons include: 1. You can differentiate your residence from the competition. For a seller who wants to help his or her home...

Posted on 08/23/2020

Want to Improve Your Workspace? Add LEDs Under Your Cabinets

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Your kitchen is the ultimate workspace, but only if it has the lighting needed to properly illuminate your work area. Without the right lighting, you could end up fumbling through your tasks, failing to complete them to the best of your ability. Thankfully, resolving that problem is as easy as installing LEDs under...

Posted on 08/16/2020

What to Do Before Turning Your Home into a Short-Term Rental

Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay In a bid to afford homes in high-value areas, many homeowners turn to income from short-term rentals to cover a high mortgage payment. You can benefit from this option with some caveats: Location really matters. A lot. You might advertise your home as near the coast when it’s really 20 miles inland...

Rental Property

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Posted on 08/09/2020

How to Add Solar Lighting to Your Landscape

Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay If you’re looking to light up your house or yard using a quick and easy DIY method, a variety of solar lights fit the bill. You can choose from many elegant styles, with no extension cords required. Solar lights can be mounted, placed into the ground on stakes, hang as lanterns or on...

Posted on 08/02/2020

Should You Create a Home Selling Budget?

A home selling budget may prove to be exceedingly valuable. With this budget in hand, an individual will know approximately how much money that he or she will need to complete the home selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three expenses to include in a home selling budget. 1. Home Cleaning If you want to impress buyers,...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 07/26/2020

Selling Your Luxury Home

Image by Chris Goodwin from Pexels Your luxury home is a major investment, so it’s important to make sure that you’re approaching the selling process the right way. Selling a luxury home comes with certain challenges that you’re less likely to encounter with a non-luxury home. Luxury homes aren’t as numerous overall, so you’ll have to work harder...

Posted on 09/18/2020

115 N Miller St N #303-D, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 is now new to the market!

Enjoy quality living and outstanding ocean views in this fractional share condo, Unit 303 "Track D". 1/10th Deeded ownership gives you 5 weeks of use every year! Completely furnished 2 BR/2 B, full kitchen, formal living w/ cozy fireplace, master en suite, laundry in unit, large covered deck. Center of town for easy walking to restaurants and shops. Elevator access. No smoking, no pets. FRIDAY Showings contact listing agent for...

Posted on 09/12/2020

Another Property Sold - 33660 SW Laurel Rd SW, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Breathtaking views of the valley & 5 mountains from this bright 4 BR/3B daylight ranch w/large windows flooding the home with light. Sliding doors in LR, DR, kit & MBR open up to main level deck for easy entertaining/relaxing. Cozy FP insert in LR. New interior paint & trim. Lower level w/full bath/BR, new flooring and carpet, sliding doors, FP. Close in living on peaceful 5 acres includes apple orchard. Purchase adjacent 2.65 acres to enjoy or as investment...

Posted on 08/08/2020

33660 SW Laurel Rd SW, Hillsboro, OR 97123 is now new to the market!

2.65 acres ready for your dream home. Spectacular 5 mountain and valley views in beautiful close in country setting. Build your dream home or investment...

Posted on 08/08/2020

33660 SW Laurel Rd SW, Hillsboro, OR 97123 is now new to the market!

Breathtaking views of the valley & 5 mountains from this bright 4 BR/3B daylight ranch w/large windows flooding the home with light. Sliding doors in LR, DR, kit & MBR open up to main level deck for easy entertaining/relaxing. Cozy FP insert in LR. New interior paint & trim. Lower level w/full bath/BR, new flooring and carpet, sliding doors, FP. Close in living on peaceful 5 acres includes apple orchard. Purchase adjacent 2.65 acres to enjoy or as investment...