Travis Krapf Real Estate

Sellers and builders are both giving buyers more to work with this year.

The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.

Student loans don't have to be the thing standing between you and owning a home. If you've been putting off your homebuying plans because of that debt, talk to a lender about your options. It may not be the barrier you think it is.

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold. Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.

Down payments are smaller than they’ve been in years, and that opens the door for more buyers. And with added help from assistance programs and a little help from loved ones, you may have more ways forward than you realized.

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021 Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.

Not my listing but I’d love to show it. Who needs a Mt Hood chalet? ⛷️

MLS#: 376981889 MLS #: 376981889

A house sitting on the market isn’t always a glaring red flag. In today’s market, it may be your best opportunity yet.

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

Investor alert! Build instant equity with this cute fixer. 🏡

MLS#: 429665621 MLS #: 429665621

It’s a fixer! Co-listed with Jan Martin at Coldwell Banker Bain Portland. 🏡

MLS#: 429665621 MLS #: 429665621

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know. A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

Affordability is a real challenge, but it's not an unsolvable one. The key is being open to places you might not have considered before.

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget? Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget some breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind.

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.