If you’re coming to Oregon from out of state, it’s important to have a local agent with a thorough understanding of this housing market. I pride myself in being able to carefully assess your housing needs and begin the process of matching you with properties that meet your criteria.
Your first search will most likely be through the internet. This is the most efficient tool available to home buyers and professionals alike. I subscribe to a service called Homequest which actually allows you to pick the neighborhoods you wish to explore and set the parameters of your search. You can access Homequest by clicking here. As you do, it will open more maps with specific neighborhoods listed. Those you click will be added to your search. Then, every day Homequest will send you the newest listings from those neighborhoods.
A general Real Estate overview tour is another great way to become familiar with the city and its special neighborhoods. By spending a morning, afternoon, or evening with me, you’ll develop an understanding of the housing market and its pricing structure.
I encourage you, if you are moving to the Portland area, to contact me and arrange a tour and learn what makes the Pacific Northwest so special to everyone that calls it home.
We at the Hasson Company also pride ourselves on being Temporary Housing option experts. We can reduce the time spent searching for a location to fit individual needs and parameters. By placing one call to me, we can evaluate your need and provide, and coordinate if asked, the appropriate temporary living facility.
So, if you’re moving to Portland from out of state, I can be your resource on many fronts. Sign up for HomeQuest, send me an e-mail at blackmarl@hasson.com or call me at 1-503-534-1547.
Valuable Resources
Consumer's Resource Handbook –
Published by the Consumer Information Center, this site features valuable information that no consumer should be without. Also, included is the Consumer Assistance Directory with contact information for national consumer organizations, trade associations, state and local consumer protection offices, and state and federal agencies.
The Better Business Bureau –
The Better Business Bureau provides instant access to business and consumer alerts as well as many other helpful resources, you can even file your complaint online. This web site is provided by the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc., and the BBB system of over 150 Bureau's located throughout the United States and Canada.
Top 10 Scams –
Billing consumers for optional services that they never ordered was the number one scam reported by the National Fraud Information Center last year. Discover what other schemes made the list and learn how to avoid them.
Cybersmarts –
The Internet is an exciting tool that puts a vast amount of information at your fingertips. With a click of a mouse, you can buy an airline ticket, book a hotel, send flowers to a friend or purchase your favorite stock. Keep in mind the following tips to help ensure that your online shopping experience is a safe one.
Kelley Blue Book –
Kelley Blue Book...don't buy or sell a car without checking out this invaluable guide. Learn your car's trade-in and resale value or get free new car pricing reports with specs, photos, invoice and more.
Consumer Line –
Consumer Line is the online service of the Office of Consumer and Business Education of the Bureau of Consumer Protection. The full text of approximately 150 consumer publications on a wide range of categories is provided.
United States Postal Service –
This site helps the consumer to protect themselves from chain letters, free–gift scams, telemarketing, lotteries and more.
AARP Consumer Protection –
Frauds, scams and common mistakes are something you can avoid if you have the right information. Protect yourself and your loved ones with important information about all the latest scams out there. |
