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Kami Price, Principal Broker is our lead buyer's agent and a top 1% buyer's agent in the Portland metro area. Kami has been licensed since 2004 and has helped hundreds of local home buyers find their next property. She has a long list of awards and additional education certificates.
If you’re considering buying a home in the next twelve months, Kami Price, buyers specialist would love to hear what you’re looking for. Call today to set an appointment.
Kami Price, Realtor
Represented Hundreds of Buyers
Licensed since 2004
503-773-0000
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Down Payment, Mortgage Assistance for Home Buyers – Portland 2018
Homeownership is the first step toward building financial security for most families. Unfortunately, according to a NeighborWorks Housing Survey, 70% of homebuyers are unaware that there are programs available to help them afford it. Not all of these programs are restricted to low-income or first-time home buyers in Portland! Why spend more than you have […]
Top 5 Portland Home Buying Worries
For all of the excitement of buying a home in Portland — especially if it’s your first one — it can truly be a stressful experience. In fact, a recent survey of buyers found that home-buying was the second most stressful event of their lives, after a divorce! Some people just don’t like talking about […]
Personal Letters and Home Sales in Portland
In a tight inventory market (Portland real estate market is loosening up and cooling down, but many areas still have tight inventory) buyers often try the personal-appeal strategy: Writing a letter to sellers to go along with their home offer. The idea is to make an emotional case for their offer to be selected, even […]
Urban Farmers’ Guide to Home Buying in Portland
Look to buy a Portland home and raise animals and plant crops? You’re not alone! Imagine walking out your back door to gather eggs and fresh spinach for breakfast before heading to downtown Portland and the office. Portland has long been a hub for local food and growing your own, thanks to our temperate, moist […]
Top 5 Deals to Avoid When You Buy a Home in Portland
While some may say the art of the deal has gone by the wayside, one place where negotiation thrives is in the Portland real estate market. From the initial offer to deciding which items of furniture are left behind, there are plenty of deals to be made within the home-buying transaction. When you buy a […]
Portland Condo Ownership: FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Who lives in Portland condos? Everyone! Families and pet owners, community-minded people and folks that want privacy. Really, most of the stereotypes you hear about condo living are untrue — there are condo communities that will be a good match for just about anyone, but it’s a good idea to take a close look at […]
Top 5 – Most Affordable – Portland Suburbs
Portland has never been a better place to live and work. Our schools, parks, transportation and homes are top-notch — but the one downside is that affordability has suffered. An influx of new residents combined with a slow construction industry means that the typical home value is tens of thousands of dollars more than what […]
Real Estate FAQ: Earnest Money, Escrow, and more
Buying or selling a home is different than a car or your old baseball card collection. After an offer is accepted, the home goes into escrow to protect the interests of both the buyer and the seller, as well as the earnest money put down by the buyer. Here are the most common questions a […]
Housing Affordability: 2018 Portland Market
Home prices are up in Portland, but so are wages and new jobs. As homes and real estate increase in value, and Portland loosens the rules to allow for a variety of housing development, we may see a flood of new homes (or at least apartments) on the market. Does all of this mean that […]
Five Ways to Celebrate Black History in Portland
Many people buy a home or real estate in Portland because they want to invest in a city that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Although Portland has certainly earned its reputation as being a culturally vibrant city, Oregon’s history of racism influences our present. While Portland may feel welcoming to some, there are populations that […]
Applying for a Mortgage? – Read our 8 Tips
Applying for a mortgage? Despite increasing prices in the Portland real estate market for the last few years, the city remains a popular place to buy a home. The Portland real estate market is still appreciating and is expected to continue to do so for some time (just not the extreme appreciation we’ve seen in […]
4 Portland Neighborhoods with Highly Rated Schools, 2018
Every Portland home shopper has their own unique set of criteria, from the number of bedrooms to architectural style; from green home features to public transit. However, as a real estate agent, I often get asked the question, “How are the schools rated in this neighborhood?” Families moving to Portland and surrounding communities often feel […]
Portland Real Estate Deeds and Titles – FAQ
If you’re a home buyer or seller in the Portland real estate market, you know that every home has a title and a deed. But why do we have both, and why do we need title companies and title insurance? The answers are important, so read on. What’s the difference between a deed and a […]
Buying a Portland home in 2018? Five things to do before the New Year
As real estate agents, we know full well that buying a Portland home can be stressful. Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy to nip most of that stress in the bud: Preparation. Many home buyers decide they are ready to quit renting, or sell their current home and move into something that works better for them, […]
How Big Should Your Next Portland Home Be?
Portland’s housing market is anything but cookie-cutter. From one-bedroom cottages to huge luxury homes, we have it all. Home buyers entering the market this fall may be wondering what size home they need to live comfortably in Portland. Buying a home is a process of deciding and compromising on a lot of lifestyle elements. As a […]
Five Things to Know about Home Appraisals in Portland
You’ve made a successful offer on a Portland home. You’re already picking out new curtains but your real estate agent says – hold up. Let’s get through the appraisal, because that’s the #2 way real estate deals get sidelined in this city. (The first is a bad home inspection.) Really? Oh yes, what sounds like […]
Stephen uses his broad knowledge of the market and his well-polished marketing skills to list houses at the maximum they can and will sell for. He is extremely adept at orchestrating all of the selling details and I look forward to doing business with him again.
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