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Practical guidance on buying, selling, maintaining, and understanding Portland Metro homes, written by a Realtor with a structural engineering background.
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Maintenance Guide
How to Take Care of a Home in the PNW
Season-by-season and system-by-system: roof, gutters, drainage, sewer, HVAC, exterior, and a quarterly checklist.
Property Taxes
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes Before December 31
Filing rules for Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties, and how to tell whether a lower value will actually lower your bill.
Property Taxes
Property Tax Appeal FAQ
Deadlines, filing fees, what happens at the hearing, broker authorization and why no result is guaranteed.
Property Taxes
Multnomah County Appeal Guide
Step-by-step filing rules for Portland, Gresham and the rest of Multnomah County.
Property Taxes
Washington County Appeal Guide
Step-by-step filing rules for Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard and the rest of Washington County.
Property Taxes
Clackamas County Appeal Guide
Step-by-step filing rules for Lake Oswego, Oregon City and the rest of Clackamas County.
From the Home Care Guide