The River PDX: A Holistic Source for Real Estate » buying homes http://theriverpdx.com A Holistic Source for Real Estate in Portland, Oregon Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:56:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Inspectors http://theriverpdx.com/2011/09/27/inspectors/ http://theriverpdx.com/2011/09/27/inspectors/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:44:17 +0000 David Todd http://theriverpdx.com/?p=944 Inspectors are invaluable to the home buying process. It’s critical that buyers use their inspection contingency wisely, and utilize some of our local talent to gather solid insights into how their home works, and how it might NOT be working. Here’s a brief list of some expert inspectors in our local market.

Professional Inspectors–Portland, Oregon

Home Inspectors

Matt Hopkins 503-869-5292
Toby Deming 503-236-1812
Brendan Fitzpatrick 503-750-0795
Susan Walker 503-740-8267

Sewer Inspectors

McBee Boring and Excavating 503-939-5246
Matt and Mel’s 503-324-0423

Environmental Inspections (oil tanks, radon, etc.)

Xavier Environmental 503-236-3796
EcoTech 503-493-1040
Environmental Works NW 503-719-6715

In some instances, properties require other specialists. If you have a need for a geotechnical engineer, a structural engineer, or other resources to help you investigate a property’s condition, feel free to contact us. We’ll do what I can to connect you with the appropriate local specialist.

For other resources, you can do a keyword search in the upper left corner of this website, or contact us. The River PDX is a Holistic Source for Real Estate. We’re happy to be a resource or be a helpful link in connecting you to the appropriate local service provider or supplier. If you have any suggestions of other contractors that should be added to this list, We’d love to learn about them.

]]> http://theriverpdx.com/2011/09/27/inspectors/feed/ 0 LENDERS: Important Members of your Real Estate Team http://theriverpdx.com/2011/05/14/lenders-important-members-of-your-real-estate-team/ http://theriverpdx.com/2011/05/14/lenders-important-members-of-your-real-estate-team/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 23:54:12 +0000 David Todd http://theriverpdx.com/?p=49

Demystify the numbers with a trusted lender.

Finding and choosing an articulate, professional, and savvy lender can improve your real estate experience. The financing portion of real estate transactions can be challenging, confusing, and alienating, or it can thoughtfully presented and masterfully executed. With the following lenders, I’ve seen clients experience great success. I don’t get any kickbacks by recommending them, but I do get peace of mind that my clients are receiving accurate, up-to-date information and excellent service.

List of Recommended Lenders

  • Aaron Nawrocki of Mortgage Advocates 503-445-9525 aaron@capitalmlending.com
  • Dakota Gale of West Coast Mortgage 503-708-4932 dakota@greenmortgagenw.com
  • Anette Sieverson of Pacific Residential Mortgage Specialitsts 503-670-0525 anette.sieverson@pacresmortgage.com
  • James Komro of Rose City Mortgage Specialists 503-680-4784 james@rosecitymtg.com
  • Loren Pember of Riverside Mortgage Group 503-252-2401 lorenpember@comcast.net

*last updated May 2011

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