Blog - Matthew Gilman

Central Oregon Real Estate Tips

If Your Broker Doesn’t Have These 5 Qualities, You Should Fire Him/Her!

Almost 40 years into my life, my wife and I made a decision to leave the world of “rent” and move to the world of “own.” No doubt this would be a smart move, and there is nothing better than feeling smart about major life changes. But soon after we got over that initial excitement […]
Central Oregon Real Estate Tips

Quick honest real estate facts for beginners (in Central Oregon)

There is a lot of nonsense out there when it comes to real estate. There are too many people out there telling you what you should be doing, offering to help you with things that you don’t need help on and putting anxiety into your real estate plans. This simple guide is meant to help […]
Central Oregon Real Estate Tips

5 Things You Should Do To Increase The Market Value of Your Listed House

Your house is amazing. You know it. No doubt about it; you have put love, work, and time into making it a home that is full of memories and warmth. But now, you are ready for a change in life. Maybe you are upgrading, maybe you are downsizing, who knows, there are lots of reasons […]
Central Oregon Real Estate Tips

5 Things You Might Not Know About Buying a Home in Central Oregon

My wife and I bought our first house ever in February 2016. We moved to Central Oregon from California. During our decade in California, we only learned one thing about the housing market: That we couldn’t afford it. We decided to make the move to Central Oregon, not only because buying a house here was a […]