By Martin Cross, July 6, 2020
By Martin Cross, July 6, 2020
Grant and Bryce we’re looking for their first home in Portland. They gave me a list of their needs and desires. Two bedroom, at least one bath, something that resembles a dining area or other place to eat. It wasn’t important that it was in a “walkable” neighborhood. A second bath and garage would be a bonus and they’d prefer a fenced backyard for their puppies. What they didn’t expect was for this classic 1965 ranch to have an AMAZING, parklike backyard. Sometimes its all about the backyard.
You might have heard the term "MLS" thrown around when talking about real estate. Maybe you’ve seen abbreviations like RMLS or NWMLS. Maybe you’ve wondered how sites like Zillow actually get their data. So let’s talk about what the MLS actually is, why it exists, and why it matters to you.