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Prepare yourself, it may take months to get into contract!

By Martin Cross, June 25, 2021

It may take months, or not! Natalie, the daughter of a friend of mine, came to me to help her buy a house. I gave her all of the usual education I offer home buyers as well as my more current, “patience is required in this insane market we live in” speech.

Or not. We looked at three houses, made an offer on the third, and we’re in contract a few days after we met for the first time. 30 days later, Natalie is a homeowner. 1, 2, 3 lickety-split!

Martin Cross

Broker | OR & WA

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I've lived in the Portland-Vancouver area my entire life, so I'm very familiar with its many neighborhoods—both in the heart of the city and throughout the suburbs...
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