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Why This Real Estate Market Feels So Unique
We have been through a lot of market cycles over the years, and each one has its own character. Some were fast paced and competitive, while others slowed to a crawl. What we are seeing right now is not exactly like any other period we can remember, but it is certainly unique compared to the…

FSBO vs Realtor: Why a Broker Can Be Worth Their Weight in Gold
You don’t have to hire a real estate agent to sell your house. Plenty of people choose the For Sale By Owner route, and it can be done. But what often gets overlooked is that when you go FSBO, you’re also signing up to do everything a realtor does. That means you’re not just putting…

Rental Properties and ROI: How a Realtor Helps You Plan for Success
By Greg Johnson We’ve been in real estate for many years, and one thing we’ve learned about rental properties is that the numbers matter just as much as the property itself. It’s easy to get caught up in how a house or duplex looks and imagine it will make a great investment, but the return on…

Why Title Companies Play An Important Role In Real Estate
By Nathan Johnson, Broker at G Stiles Realty We’ve been working with property here in Roseburg for decades, and one thing that has never changed is how important title companies are. Real estate can be complicated. Records get lost, property lines can be unclear, and sometimes there are legal rights tied to the land…

Why Local Knowledge Matters in Real Estate
By Nathan Johnson, Broker at G Stiles Realty I don't think many people understand what an average day looks like as a real estate broker. We do a lot more than looking up houses and showing them to our clients. In fact, most days I spend on research, paperwork, and due diligence. A lot of…
