Whitney Minnich is a professional Realtor and Broker with John L. Scott Real Esate serving the greater Portland, OR area. For more information visit www.whitneyminnich.com
Powder Rooms That Make a Statement by Melissa Tracey on May 18, 2015 More home owners are turning to the powder room to make a dramatic statement and packing in a lot of design into these often small spaces, according to the 2015 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , a survey of more than 3,000 home owners about their bathroom remodeling plans. Nearly two thirds of powder rooms are less than 40 square feet, but home owners are finding they can still make these spaces attention-getting, whether with a trendy sink or flashy wallpaper. Home owners report that their powder room renovations are mostly driven by the desire to do cosmetic touches, and therefore, home owners are finding affordable, do-it-yourself upgrades to spice up the space. Most home owners say they want to upgrade their powder room because they want the design to make a bolder statement – a more popular response among home owners than for any other bathroom in the house, the survey finds. The powder...
What Does a Successful Buyer Look Like? July 18, 2018 Sure, there are housing shortages and rising home prices and interest rates, but some consumers just aren't fazed. Thirty-four percent of home buyers told realtor.com® they weren't being stopped by price and rate hikes. According to the newly released survey The Home of Home Search, based on responses from more than 1,000 consumers who closed on a home purchase in 2018, 42 percent of respondents only had to make one or two offers in their home purchase process. Fifty-one percent of buyers said they didn’t pay above asking price, and 28 percent said they paid less than what was listed. Danielle Hale, realtor.com®’s chief economist, says part of the reason for the sunny outlook is that the buyers who make it to the closing table are ready to roll with this challenging market. “Successful home buyers in 2018 have been exceptionally well-qualified,” she says. “We are seeing the impact of the inven...
I'm excited to announce that I'm now offering 3D tours as part of my services when working with clients to sell their house. The technology is amazing and allows potential buyers to experience home buying in a unique way. Check out an example by clicking on the image below. If you've been thinking about selling your house, it's the perfect time to start the conversation. Contact me today at 571-970-7195 or whitney@whitneyminnich.com , to learn more.