Page not found – Real Estate https://brendaschwindthomes.com Real Estate Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:45:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Amazing Beaverton Home Offers Territorial Views https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/07/16/amazing-beaverton-home-offers-territorial-views https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/07/16/amazing-beaverton-home-offers-territorial-views#respond Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:45:42 +0000 https://brendaschwindthomes.com/?p=417 15360 SW Kiwanda Lane, Beaverton 97007 Nature’s Beauty abounds and highlights the many features of this extraordinary 4 bedroom home set in a cherished Beaverton School Neighborhood.  Lives large in the 2191 sq.ft. with perfect space for a spectacular outdoor living space.  Cooks kitchen with cook island, pantry and laundry room adjoining a bright, sunny […]

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15360 SW Kiwanda Lane, Beaverton 97007 Nature’s Beauty abounds and highlights the many features of this extraordinary 4 bedroom home set in a cherished Beaverton School Neighborhood.  Lives large in the 2191 sq.ft. with perfect space for a spectacular outdoor living space.  Cooks kitchen with cook island, pantry and laundry room adjoining a bright, sunny nook and family room with fireplace and easy access to expansive deck.  Master Suite with soak tub and large walk-in closet. Walk-in closets in two of the additional bedrooms – great storage. Perfect house to enjoy relaxing, playing, entertaining either in winter or summer!  Conveniently located near park, school, shopping and more.  

ML#18618098

$445,000

 

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Historic Arenson Court Condominium-Portland https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/05/23/historic-arenson-court-condominium-portland https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/05/23/historic-arenson-court-condominium-portland#respond Wed, 23 May 2018 20:10:16 +0000 https://brendaschwindthomes.com/?p=383 Eloquent 1930 Northwest historic building has two spacious bedrooms, and is located in the heart of the Alphabet District of Northwest Portland. Beautiful hardwood floors, granite counters and a euro style washer and dryer in unit! The remodeled bathroom, and coved ceilings make this one in a million! Bike storage and community laundry in basement. […]

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Eloquent 1930 Northwest historic building has two spacious bedrooms, and is located in the heart of the Alphabet District of Northwest Portland. Beautiful hardwood floors, granite counters and a euro style washer and dryer in unit! The remodeled bathroom, and coved ceilings make this one in a million! Bike storage and community laundry in basement. Patio in back – perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying nature. Walk Score is 91.

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Gracious Living at Its Best in Allenbach Acres! https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/05/01/gracious-living-best-allenbach-acres https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/05/01/gracious-living-best-allenbach-acres#respond Tue, 01 May 2018 19:05:45 +0000 https://brendaschwindthomes.com/?p=339 17760 NW Deercreek Court – Portland 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath / 2371 Square Feet / MLS#18167139 $574,000 Meticulous care in every detail and corner of this spectacular home and beautifully landscaped large backyard.  Gleaming hardwood floors on main level with high ceilings, tall windows and skylights – making it so very light and bright.  […]

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17760 NW Deercreek Court – Portland
3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath / 2371 Square Feet / MLS#18167139
$574,000
Meticulous care in every detail and corner of this spectacular home and beautifully landscaped large backyard.  Gleaming hardwood floors on main level with high ceilings, tall windows and skylights – making it so very light and bright.  A chef’s kitchen offers much cabinet and granite counter space, a view of the serene backyard, a nook, eating bar and opens to Family Room.  Master Suite includes travertine floors/surround/shower, granite counters, soak tub and walk-in closet.  Two additional bedrooms on upper level, with 4th Bedroom/Office with closet on main level.  Sink and built-ins add extra ease to the main level laundry room.  Oversized two-car garage with additional storage. Easy access to Hwy 26, Hi-Tech, Tanasbourne, shopping, grocery, restaurants, coffee shops and more!

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Beautiful Bull Mountain Home Backs to Greenspace https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/04/23/beautiful-bull-mountain-home-backs-greenspace https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/04/23/beautiful-bull-mountain-home-backs-greenspace#respond Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:27:39 +0000 https://brendaschwindthomes.com/?p=307 Welcome home to a charming traditional home with wonderful attention to detail. Lived in lightly, this home is well appointed and features spacious rooms which are complimented with gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, tall windows, extra touches of moldings and more.  The gourmet kitchen offers room for more than one cook at a time – […]

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Welcome home to a charming traditional home with wonderful attention to detail. Lived in lightly, this home is well appointed and features spacious rooms which are complimented with gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, tall windows, extra touches of moldings and more.  The gourmet kitchen offers room for more than one cook at a time – granite counter tops and gorgeous maple cabinets.  Relish the cozy gas fireplace in the living room/great room or enjoy the upstairs media room for watching favorite movies, playing games, crafting, hobbies, exercising, and more. The large master suite features views of mountain with a bath suite – walk-in closet, soaking tub and dual sinks. Relax, entertain or BBQ on the expansive deck. The beautifully manicured front yard and fenced backyard backs to quiet green space.  This home is near shopping, theater, grocery, restaurants, coffee shops, and more. MLS# 18120364  –  3 Bedroom / 2/5 Bath / 2581 Square Feet

Backs to Natural Green Space

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Located in the Heart of Villebois Community Wilsonville https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/03/10/located-heart-villebois-community-wilsonville https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2018/03/10/located-heart-villebois-community-wilsonville#respond Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:57:37 +0000 https://brendaschwindthomes.com/?p=277 Craftsman style home nestled in the heart of the Villebois Community. Sought after Strasbourg floor plan with high ceilings gives a feeling of spaciousness. Large windows bring in an abundance of natural light. Great Room style living with cozy fireplace creates an open space that is perfect for entertaining. Upper level includes all bedrooms and […]

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Craftsman style home nestled in the heart of the Villebois Community. Sought after Strasbourg floor plan with high ceilings gives a feeling of spaciousness. Large windows bring in an abundance of natural light. Great Room style living with cozy fireplace creates an open space that is perfect for entertaining. Upper level includes all bedrooms and spacious laundry room. Master includes large walk-in closet and tray ceiling. Light and bright spacious Master Bath includes soak tub, shower, high tile counter tops with dual sinks and tile floor.

Fenced yard includes extended-size patio with custom pavers. Great for BBQ, entertaining or just relaxing.
Living Room Kitchen Dining Room
Kitchen Island

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Contemporary Tanner Place Condominium in the Pearl https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2017/07/24/contemporary-tanner-place-condominium-pearl https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2017/07/24/contemporary-tanner-place-condominium-pearl#respond Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:55:38 +0000 http://withwre.com/brendaschwindthomes/?p=251 Tanner Place in the Pearl with a Walk Score of 98 Offers an Easy Lifestyle!   Welcome home to the coveted Tanner Place Condominiums in the heart of the Pearl District. The high ceilings give the feeling of spaciousness. The large double pane wood framed windows offer breath-taking territory and city views. Enjoy the gleaming […]

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Tanner Place in the Pearl with a Walk Score of 98 Offers an Easy Lifestyle!

 Tanner Condominium Bridge View Welcome home to the coveted Tanner Place Condominiums in the heart of the Pearl District. The high ceilings give the feeling of spaciousness. The large double pane wood framed windows offer breath-taking territory and city views. Enjoy the gleaming Brazilian hardwood floors and a Living room with a gorgeous view and cozy gas fireplace. The beautiful large one bedroom includes a walk-in closet. The HOA Includes: Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Commons, Sewer, Water, Exterior Maintenance, Insurance, Hot Water, Gas and Cable TV. This home includes deeded parking and ample storage space. Located near the Street Car Line stop, Jamison Park, World Cup Coffee, Lovejoy Bakers, the Farmers Market and many more fine restaurants and grocery stores. This convenient life style sports a walk score of 98! You can easily be in the downtown business district in 10 minutes. Just steps from the streetcar line for convenient transportation and easy on/off access to I-5 and highway 26.

 

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Serene Oasis on Clackamas River Front https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2017/07/20/serene-oasis-clackamas-river-front https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2017/07/20/serene-oasis-clackamas-river-front#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:02:00 +0000 http://withwre.com/brendaschwindthomes/?p=223 Gated Entry Leads to a Serene Setting on the Clackamas River Stunning home with beautifully landscaped acreage and views of Clackamas River.  A chef’s kitchen with attention to every detail including Breakfast Station, multiple ovens, two dishwashers and a Sub-Zero Refrigerator.  The Master Suite includes a spacious deluxe bath and walk-in closet that includes a […]

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Gated Entry Leads to a Serene Setting on the Clackamas River

Stunning home with beautifully landscaped acreage and views of Clackamas River.  A chef’s kitchen with attention to every detail including Breakfast Station, multiple ovens, two dishwashers and a Sub-Zero Refrigerator.  The Master Suite includes a spacious deluxe bath and walk-in closet that includes a washer and dryer.  The downstairs media room has a 1080 projector and elevated seating.  Enjoy a deck with view that overlooks a beautiful outdoor living space, fireplace and fire pit.  Perfect home for both relaxing and entertaining.

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Homeowner Tax Tips https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2015/02/09/homeowner-tax-tips https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2015/02/09/homeowner-tax-tips#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://withwre.com/brendaschwindthomes/2015/02/09/homeowner-tax-tips/ Even if you’re having a professional help you with your income tax return, you need to provide them with information on the money you spent that might be deductible.  Look at the following list to see if any of these things need a little more investigation to determine if they apply to your situation. If […]

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iStock_000006029471Medium-250.jpgEven if you’re having a professional help you with your income tax return, you need to provide them with information on the money you spent that might be deductible.  Look at the following list to see if any of these things need a little more investigation to determine if they apply to your situation.

  • If you refinanced your home for the second or subsequent time in 2014, there may be points that can be taken as an interest charge.
  • Compare mortgage interest, property taxes and other eligible itemized deductions to your standard deduction to see which will give you a larger deduction.
  • If you’re paying mortgage insurance premiums with your payment, you may be eligible to deduct them.
  • If you purchased a home in 2014, there may be some deductions found on the HUD-1 form you received at closing.
  • If you purchased a home in 2014 and the seller paid points on your behalf in order to get a mortgage, you may be able to deduct them.
  • If you purchased and installed in 2014 qualified residential energy efficiency property or improvements, you may be eligible for tax credits.
  • If you have dedicated, exclusive space in your home for a home office, you may be eligible for a deduction that may include a pro-rata share of insurance, utilities and other things.

For more information, see IRS Publication 936, Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; 2014 Instructions for Schedule A.

If you need another copy of your closing statement for the home you purchased or sold in 2014, contact your real estate professional.

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1/2% Could Make a Big Difference https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2015/02/02/12-could-make-a-big-difference https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2015/02/02/12-could-make-a-big-difference#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:01:00 +0000 http://withwre.com/brendaschwindthomes/2015/02/02/12-could-make-a-big-difference/ Over 50% of homebuyers don’t shop to find the best interest rate for their mortgage.  While a buyer wouldn’t rarely purchase the first home they look at, they will accept the rate and terms offered by only one lender. While the borrower and the property affect the rate and terms that a lender may offer, […]

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Over 50% of homebuyers don’t shop to find the best interest rate for their mortgage.  While a buyer wouldn’t rarely purchase the first home they look at, they will accept the rate and terms offered by only one lender.

While the borrower and the property affect the rate and terms that a lender may offer, it is not to be said that all lenders will offer the same terms and rates to the same buyer.  Credit score, home location, home price and loan amount, down payment, loan term, interest rate type and loan type all affect the interest rate but different lenders can interpret this information differently.

Shopping around to compare rate and terms for a mortgage is a reasonable exercise considering that a half percent lesser interest rate could not only lower the payment but the cumulative interest that is paid while that loan is outstanding.

Some borrowers don’t shop the mortgage because they are concerned that having their credit checked multiple times could adversely affect their credit score.  The credit bureaus take this into consideration when several requests are made by the same category of lender in a short period of time.

Check to see the difference 0.5% could make in the mortgage you’re considering by using the calculator provided by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.  Contact your real estate professional for a list of trusted mortgage professionals to consider.

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Converting a Home to a Rental https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2015/01/26/converting-a-home-to-a-rental https://brendaschwindthomes.com/2015/01/26/converting-a-home-to-a-rental#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:00:00 +0000 http://withwre.com/brendaschwindthomes/2015/01/26/converting-a-home-to-a-rental/ A simple decision to rent your current home instead of selling it when moving to a new home could have far reaching consequences. If you have a considerable gain, in a principal residence and you rent it for more than three years, it can lose the principal residence status and the profit must be recognized. […]

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A simple decision to rent your current home instead of selling it when moving to a new home could have far reaching consequences.

If you have a considerable gain, in a principal residence and you rent it for more than three years, it can lose the principal residence status and the profit must be recognized.

Section 121 provides the exclusion of capital gain on a principal residence if you own and use it as such for two out of the last five years.  This would allow a temporary rental for up to three years before the exclusion is lost.

Let’s assume there is a $100,000 gain in your principal residence.  If it qualifies for the exclusion, no tax would be owed. If the property had been converted to a rental so that it didn’t qualify any longer, the gain would be taxed at the current 20% long-term capital gains rate and it may incur a 3.8% surcharge for higher tax brackets.  At least $20,000 in taxes could be avoided by selling it with the principal residence exclusion.

Depreciation, a tax benefit of income property, is determined by the improvement value at the time of purchase or at the conversion to a rental whichever is less.  If the seller sold the home and took the exclusion and then, bought an identical home for the same price, he would be able to have 60% more cost recovery and avoid long term capital gains tax.

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It is always recommended that homeowners considering such a conversion get advice from their tax professional as to how this will specifically affect their individual situation.

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