Introduction. As most Oregon Realtors® know, the OREF Sale Agreement provides that, subject to certain exclusions, all disputes that cannot be otherwise amicably resolved must be
Introduction. For many years before Covid, when Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (“PMAR”) had live New Member Orientation (“NMO”) seminars, I spoke about real estate basics; the Sale
Discussion. The short answer is “Yes.” But the longer answer requires more explanation. First, a caveat: By “review” I do not mean by the listing agent for
Introduction. Oregon’s property disclosure law was first created in the 1993 Legislative Session – nearly 30 years ago. This was back when the idea of sellers
Earnest Money Deposits Generally. The term “earnest money” has been historically used to refer to the “deposit” paid by buyers that accompany an offer to purchase
What Must Sellers Disclose? Oregon’s Property Disclosure form asks sellers whether they have had any additions, conversions or remodeling to the home. If the answer is
Surveys vs. Visual Inspections. Most buyers do not order a survey before purchasing a home. Some visually check corners for survey pins in the ground, but
In a recent Housingwire.com article (here) by Kathleen Howley, we learn that the current average 30-year mortgage interest rate of 3.24% is within one basis
In a recent Reuters article (here), authors Ann Saphir and Lindsay Dunsmuir note that the Federal largesse of trillions of dollars currently being spent to
Introduction. The term “specific performance” is not, as commonly believed, a form of legal action that may be brought for enforcement of a contract. Rather,
