PDX Renovations

Author: joseph

  • Successful Cash House Buying

    Successful Cash House buying

     

    PDX Renovations has been buying houses, lots, and land in the Portland metro area for over 18 years.

    With this experience and staying power, it’s no wonder most people come to us first.

    Not only can we help with questions, but we can also lead you in the right direction that is best for you. Not every house we come across is a good fit for us to buy, but we are committed to being the best.

    Our reviews are stellar, and our success comes not just from the homes we buy but the people we help along the way.

    We have a great team of professionals that can help you find a good realtor, make contracting and home improvement decisions, or give you the “real” truth about how much you could sell your house for.

    We don’t just BUY houses for Cash. We consult with our clients and find out what’s best for them, and our reviews and repeat business reflect that.

    Whether you are tired of dealing with the headaches of renters or you’re just not in a situation to put money into your home to try to sell it on the market, we can be there for you.

    A few of the clients are elderly who need to get out from the high maintenance of the house they live in for health reasons, finances, or just because they want to live with less stress.

    There are hundreds of reasons people contact us every day, so even if you aren’t ready to sell today, give us a call and see what we can do for you.

  • Holiday Security and safety

    Holiday Security and Safety

    Extra Security and Safety during the holidays

     

    It’s all over the news this time of year and it’s something that can easily be avoided by taking extra precautions this year with your home and your personal security. Its sad but true that the holidays bring out the worst in some people. Whether it’s greed or desperation, home break-ins sky rocket during the holidays. People are traveling more, buying valuable presents and storing them in their homes. Predators are just waiting to break into your home and steal whatever they can find, sometimes even presents under the tree.

    Vacant homes this time of year also suffer vandalism, break-ins and the all so troubling squatter problem we see in the Portland metro area year round. Vacant homes are just too tempting. Sometimes they are boarded up, lights and water have been shut off, but that won’t deter someone who is desperate for a roof over their head or a “warmer” place to sleep other than in an alley or a downtown park. Same can go for your occupied home if you are gone for long periods of time. You’d be surprised at how bold and unwavering a desperate criminal can be when they have nothing left to lose.

    Of course, selling your vacant home would be a solution to a lot of your problems, and if you are contemplating that choice please give us a call and see what we can do for you, but if it’s not the right time, please make sure you take these extra precautions this holiday season not only for your security, but for the safety of your family.

    • Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.
    • When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
    • Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer.
    • Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
    • Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.
    • When setting up a Christmas tree or other holiday display, make sure doors and passageways are clear inside your home.
    • Be sure your Christmas tree is mounted on a sturdy base so children, elderly persons or family pets cannot pull it over on themselves.
    • If you use lights on your Christmas tree ensure the wiring is not damaged or frayed. Frayed or damaged wiring can cause a fire.
    • Place your Christmas tree in water or wet sand to keep it green.

  • Giving thanks

    Giving Thanks!

     

    Most people would agree that they are most thankful for these top three things. Good health, Family and a roof over their head. Being thankful for everything in your life is a great way to start each day. Just the fact that you get to wake up and start your day should indicate a good life.  But for many of us, this time of year means a bit of a struggle, so please reach out to those who need it. I’m sure you all have a large closet in your house filled with blankets, sheets, comforters that you have no use for.  And your clothes closet? Don’t tell me there’s not one pair of shoes or one jacket in there that you can live without so that someone in need doesn’t freeze today!

    This time of year we all reflect on the status of our business as we come near the end and start to look forward to making a new start, when in reality, we should be reflecting all year on what we could do better and how we can be better people. That starts at home. It’s also a good way to clear out the clutter before the holidays come. And it doesn’t have to be something big. Charities are not looking for the average person to give a wad of their savings. We are talking about one article of clothing, or one blanket gathering dust in your closet.

    There are plenty of organizations that cater to this sort of thing this time of year. Sleep country does their coats and pajamas drives. Les Schwab and KGW do the toy drive, but what about just dropping off some shampoo and toiletries to your local women’s shelter or boys and girls club.  Or handing a bottle of water to a homeless person at an intersection with a granola bar. Every little thing counts and if you are proactive in giving, you will have a head start on most of the population.

    We as a society can be doing so much more, but we get wrapped up in our lives and business that we forget to be human beings and we forget to take care of one another.

    Be thankful this year and give something back so that others can be thankful as well.

     

    Happy Thanksgiving!