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Events Windermere Coast Foundation Gives Back To Kids Windermere Realty Trust Coast donated $1000 to the Lighthouse Jazz Society for children’s scholarships so that kids can go to jazz band camp. Thanks everyone – we will have some happy kids! #wearewindermere   In photo is Tina Chapman in our Cannon Beach office and Kathy Laduc representing the Society!
Tina's Blog Windermere Realty Trust Coat Drive We invite you to join us in the efforts to help us share the warmth this winter by bringing new and/or clean gently used coats to our office. As part of Windermere Realty Trust’s long-standing commitment to help those in need, our offices will be collecting coats and blankets NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 15, Monday through Friday, […]
Tina's Blog The Worst Home-Buying Advice People Actually Believe If you’re looking to buy a house, you’re bound to have well-meaning friends and family pull you aside and say, “Let me give you some advice.” After all, they’ve been there, done that. Or they’ve watched an ungodly amount of “House Hunters.” We know they’re trying to be helpful, but just because people have an opinion doesn’t […]
Tina's Blog Want a Second Home? 5 Helpful Tips Whether you're thinking about buying an investment property for steady cash flow, a vacation home for your family or a temporary home for your college-bound son or daughter, there are a few things you should consider before making the investment: Local Market — Both the local resale and rental markets are important factors. Are home […]
Tina's Blog Celebrating the Windermere Foundation with a Week of Gratitude! Windermere Foundation and Mary's Place – Working together to house families in need….  
Tina's Blog Are your renovations adding or subtracting value?     Home renovation reality shows have inspired many homeowners to consider costly upgrades for their own homes. While many home improvement projects are worthwhile, it's important to know which ones are worth it from an investment standpoint. Here are a few key considerations to keep in mind when you're deciding on a renovation project. […]
Tina's Blog Another Home Sold By Tina!!! Yours could be next! Call Tina with Windermere Stellar at 503-440-9957 if you would like a free market evaluation of your home or if you are in the market to buy!  This adorable John Kline home sold for $314,000 filled with natural light and beautiful wood throughout. Walls of windows to overlook a gentle rolling creek […]
Tina's Blog Top Ten Upgrades To Sell Your Home 10 Upgrades Under $1,000 That Increase Home Values    A clean, well-maintained home in tiptop condition will yield maximum profit when it comes time to sell. However, you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to make sure your house is in mint condition. There are a number of upgrades you can do for under […]
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Tina's Blog What NOT to do when you are closing on a home The loan is approved, the contract is signed, the title is clean, the closing date is set, and everything seems on track to get that home. And then some people do the unthinkable that costs them their dream home. “I’ve had clients call me and say they’ve quit their job, or bought a new car,” […]
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Tina's Blog Winterize Your Home Hey Folks,   It's that time again. As we move into the colder weather don't forget some very important maintenance items for your home.   1) Keep your thermostat at 57.  This is the temp to keep your home from molding during the wet season. 2) Disconnect your exterior water hoses and insulate. 3) If […]
Tina's Blog 28th Annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival
Tina's Blog Oyster & Fish Dinner American Legion Hall Cannon Beach Come join me at the "best" Oyster & Fish Dinner in Cannon Beach…..Saturday November 7th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm…Dinner cost $15.00 which includes salad bar, baked potato, hot rolls, coffee….Takeout Available ~ Salad Plate with Roll $8.00 ~ See You There!!!! Tina Chapman Location: 1216 S Hemlock in Cannon Beach at the American Legion Hall 
Tina's Blog The Benefits of an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy Is Title Insurance Optional? As part of the new CFPB rules, creditors are required to disclose the cost of a Title Insurance policy if it’s the borrower’s responsibility to pay for it. However, the charge must be listed as “optional” on both the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure, which might discourage homeowners from buying this […]
Tina's Blog Simple Steps to Give Your Home Curb Appeal Whether you are selling or staying put, here are a few ways to give the outside of your home a facelift. STEP 1 Spruce up the exterior. The quickest and most efficient way to give your home curb appeal is to pressure wash it. A pro will charge between $1000 and $2000 to pressure wash […]
Tina's Blog Home Sales Skyrocketing!! by The KCM Crew on April 23, 2015 in For Buyers, For Sellers Yesterday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales Report. The numbers shocked many analysts as they revealed a 10.4% increase over the same month last year. This is the highest number of sales since September 2013. Sales have […]
Tina's Blog Working Together To Help You Sell Your Home! What you can do to help your real estate agent show your home Showing your home is very important to its sale, and there are many ways you can help your real estate professional do his or her job successfully. Here are some last-minute details that will maximize your home’s selling potential: The television is […]
Tina's Blog Tax Planning for Owning a Second Home Are you in the market to buy a second home? Mortgate interest, property taxes, rental income, and expenses will affect your tax return. Here's how: Mortgage Interest If you will be using the second home and will not be renting it out, interest on the mortgage is deductible in the same way you would deduct […]
Tina's Blog 15 Words That Could Add Value to Your Listing Have you ever wondered why some homes sell for a premium? Of course timing has much to do with it, but did you know that your own words have a huge impact on the value others place on your home? According to “Zillow Talk: The New Rules of Real Estate”an analysis was done of 24,000 […]
Tina's Blog Beautiful Ocean Front Units You can have it all! Ocean front living without the maintenance or worry. Use your units or let them make money! The Tolovana Inn features a pool, sauna, workout room, and conference rooms. Your unit, stainless appliances, jetted tub, fireplace, and glorious sunsets from your deck. Drop your bags, walk ten feet, and put your […]
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