Tea & Empathy: A Wise Heart Community Space

We have Wise Heart using our office space Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
The dates will be October 3rd, 17th, 31st as well as November 14th.
"Tea and empathy" is a community space devoted to connection and transformation.

“There are also no participation requirements. If you are simply wanting to sip tea in a room filled with empathy and connection, you are welcome to join us and soak in the energy. I am so excited for this!!! Sending my love out to you all!!”-Wise Heart PDX

If you are interested, You can check out their website and register for the class at www.wiseheartpdx.org.

Thank you to our 2023 Donors for our Annual Client appreciation & fundraiser !

Morgen Barrett with morgenbarrettdsdesigns

Ocean Green Healing

Michael Grubar with Muddyfingersart

THe Batsons with life’s best inn tents

jay shuster

heather ballentine with birdsofaheather

Bee Good Wraps

riley hayes with arrow home loans

stephanie swanson with NUWA wellness

sarah love with istandforlove

PNW iconic events

3 Factors that affect home affordability

Though affordability hurdles won't completely disappear, current trends and projections predict that 2023 should relieve homebuyers who have faced growing challenges. Contact us to learn more about what's happening in your local market – you may be closer to homeownership than you think!

  1. Even a small change in rates can impact purchasing power. If high rates are pausing your home buying plans, be sure to work with a team of experts who know the latest on mortgage rates and can give you the best advice for the current market.

  2. Though home prices have headlines over the fast few years, it all depends on your local area. For insight into affordability in your market, reach out to a trusted real estate professional.

  3. Depite recent affordability challenges like inflation, wages have increased over time, providing many buyers with renewed opportunities in the market.

5 Tips to Help You Decide Whether to Purchase a Starter Home or a Forever Home

According to statistics, 34% of homebuyers in the United States are buying their first homes. This fact suggests that the majority of homebuyers will not live in their first home forever. If you are shopping for your first home, you may be wondering whether you should aim for a starter home or a home you will want to live in forever. These tips can help you decide.

1. Consider the Pros and Cons

Starter homes are usually more affordable than forever homes. If you are on a tight budget, then a starter home may be a good buy. Additionally, when you decide to move to your forever home, you can rent out your starter home to generate an income stream. The downside is that your starter home may be small and need repairs. It may also be more difficult to sell when you are ready to move on.

Purchasing a forever home means you won't have to move again, which may be ideal if you plan to start a family and don't want to uproot your kids. Forever homes usually have more space to work with. The downside is that a forever home will cost more money, and keeping a home long-term means more upkeep costs as the home ages.

2. Factor in Your Moving Costs

There are more expenses involved in a home purchase than just the purchase price. If you spend all of your budget on the home you are buying, you may not have anything left for expenses such as hiring a mover. Before meeting with a moving company, ask for a price quote and talk about your needs. Check online reviews to make sure you hire a trustworthy company. 

3. Be Wary of Buying As-Is

Purchasing a home as-is can seem like a good way to save some money, but there may be hidden costs. Most homes that are sold as-is need repairs, and these repairs can be expensive. Be sure to get the home inspected and consult with an attorney before making a purchase. Additionally, some of these homes may have liens or unpaid taxes. Do a records search to check for red flags. 

4. Factor in Insurance Costs

Insurance is another major cost of buying a home. In addition to purchasing homeowners insurance to cover potential damage to your home or liability if someone gets hurt on your property, consider coverage for the systems and appliances in your home.

Homeowners' insurance does not cover these expenses, but a home warranty can. But is a home warranty worth it? Before deciding on purchasing a warranty, review the inspection report for red flags and find out if there are any existing warranties on the appliances that come with the home and what they cover.

5. Think About Your Reasons for Buying

Are you buying a home because you want to build equity instead of paying rent? Do you plan to start a family? Do you anticipate moving in a few years for a new job or to explore a new city? If your goal is to buy a place where you can raise a family, a forever home makes sense. If you just want to stop paying rent and anticipate you may move on in a few years, a starter home makes sense.

Buying a home is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime. What type of home to buy is a big decision, but if you take the time and do your research, as well as work with Nurture Realty, you can make the right choice.

~Sharon Perry

Thank you Amy Seivert for your donation to our raffle for New Avenues for Youth!

The raffle donations are rolling in for our fundraiser for New Avenues for Youth!

We'd like to thank Amy Seivert with Shine Candle Company for their support!

Email us at office@nurturerealty.com to purchase raffle tickets or buy them in person at our Annual Picnic on Sunday 8/28!

Follow this link for more details on the PICNIC

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Thank you Shannon Sylvain with Bee Good Wraps for your donation to our raffle for New Avenues for Youth!

The raffle donations are rolling in for our fundraiser for New Avenues for Youth!

We'd like to thank Shannon Sylvain with Bee Good Wraps for their support!

Email us at office@nurturerealty.com to purchase raffle tickets or buy them in person at our Annual Picnic on Sunday 8/28!

Follow this link for more details on the PICNIC.

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Thank you Stephanie Swanson with HerRhythm Wellness for your donation to our raffle for New Avenues for Youth!

The raffle donations are rolling in for our fundraiser for New Avenues for Youth!

We'd like to thank Stephanie Swanson with HerRhythm Wellness for their support!

Email us at office@nurturerealty.com to purchase raffle tickets or buy them in person at our Annual Picnic on Sunday 8/28!

Follow this link for more details on the PICNIC

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Thank you Chris Bucci with Heart Sticker for your donation to our raffle for New Avenues for Youth!

The raffle donations are rolling in for our fundraiser for New Avenues for Youth!

We'd like to thank Chris Bucci with Heart Sticker for their support!

Email us at office@nurturerealty.com to purchase raffle tickets or buy them in person at our Annual Picnic on Sunday 8/28!

Follow this link for more details on the PICNIC.

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Thank you Riley Hayes with Arrow Home Loans for your donation to our raffle for New Avenues for Youth!

The raffle donations are rolling in for our fundraiser for New Avenues for Youth!

We'd like to thank Riley Hayes with Arrow Home Loans for their support!

Email us at office@nurturerealty.com to purchase raffle tickets or buy them in person at our Annual Picnic on Sunday 8/28!

Follow this link for more details on the PICNIC

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Thank you Sarah Pearce with Earth Fairy Entertainment for your donation to our raffle for New Avenues for Youth!

The raffle donations are rolling in for our fundraiser for New Avenues for Youth!

We'd like to thank Sarah Pearce with Earth Fairy Entertainment for their support!

Email us at office@nurturerealty.com to purchase raffle tickets or buy them in person at our Annual Picnic on Sunday 8/28!

Click the link for more details on the PICNIC


#earthfairyentertainment #Newavenuesforyouth #Raffle #Fundraiser #NurtureRealty #Picnic #community