Sentimental Value

Thinking of selling a house with lots of memories? It can be difficult to let go of a home with sentimental value — maybe you remember your parents sitting at the dinner table, or your kids playing in the backyard, or your family sitting around the fireplace during the holidays. Now you’re thinking of selling… … Continued

Got Scammed Before?

Close Fast — We can close on your home in as little as two weeks! When we put your home under contract, we work extremely hard to close as quickly as possible; we don’t want to waste your time. 🙂 Full Transparency — Ask us any questions you want and we’ll answer to the best … Continued

Tenants Disturbing the Peace

Are your tenants disturbing the peace in the neighborhood? That’s frustrating for a lot of different reasons. First, it’s often indicative of a bigger problem in the home. There could be excessive substance use. Not to mention that those tenants might end up getting the police called on them. And it’s also not good for … Continued

Tenants Smoking

Suspicious that tenants are smoking in your property? Obviously, that can be a big problem. Consistent smoke inside your property will cause damage to the walls, carpet, furniture, and even some of the appliances. It’ll fog glass, leave residue on walls, and create a stubborn smell that’s difficult to get rid of. We know… because … Continued

Selling a Rental

Is it time to bite the bullet and sell your rental property? From managing tenants to paying for repairs, owning a rental property can sometimes end up being more work than it’s worth (especially if your tenants aren’t respecting the property). But selling the property is so final… Is it really time to sell your … Continued

Low Interest Rates

Interest rates for mortgages recently hit record lows again! The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped all the way to a measly 2.86%. And while there’s been a very slight uptick since then — to 3.09% — interest rates are still stifling low. Of course, it’s hard to know how long that … Continued

Home Staging

Can’t afford to stage your home for selling? Many buyers today expect the homes they’re viewing to not just be clean and in good quality, but they also want them to be staged — this means the furniture and appliances match the home, look brand new, and improve the overall aesthetic of the property. To … Continued

Dealing With Rodents.

Dealing with mice in a home that you’re trying to sell? Obviously, it’s really difficult to sell a home the traditional way — with a real estate agent through the MLS — if you have a rodent problem. But that’s not the only problem. Mice, rats, and other rodents also cause property damage when they … Continued

How To Sell Your House Without an Agent in Vancouver

How To Sell Your House Without an Agent in Vancouver Want to sell your home in Vancouver without using a real estate agent? Well, we don’t blame you. The standard commission for a real estate agent is 6% of the sale price of your home. That might not sound like much, but on a $250,000, … Continued

Broken Appliances.

Are your home’s appliances breaking down? Most appliances last quite a while, but still… time takes its toll. And eventually, even refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers, air conditioners, and heating elements need to be replaced. Unfortunately, appliances aren’t cheap. To replace all appliances in your home, you’d be looking at well over $10,000. Even just … Continued

Can’t Maintain Yard?

Are you struggling to maintain your yard? While having a yard or a beautiful garden can add a lot of joy and satisfaction to your life, it can also be frustrating if you don’t have the ability to maintain it like you wish you could. And the bigger the yard, the bigger problem it becomes. … Continued

Need To Sell Your House As-Is in Vancouver? Read This

I don’t know who made the decision, but there’s a traditional way to sell your home. Most people assume that you need to hire a real estate agent, you need to clean, repair, and update your home. You need excellent photos, great marketing, and maybe even a professional home stager. That’s fine and all. But … Continued

Evict a Criminal.

Are you suspicious of criminal activity occurring in one of your properties? We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at PineCone Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners get … Continued

Costs of Selling.

How much does it cost to sell your home? Obviously, you want to make as much money as possible. You don’t want your potential profit to drown in repairs, upgrades, staging, closing costs, and agent commissions. Unfortunately, it happens quickly. Before you know it, everyone and their dog is making money off the sale of … Continued

Can You Trust Us?

Thinking of selling your home but don’t want to deal with the hassle of cleaning, repairing, upgrading, and finding a buyer? At PineCone Properties, we can buy your home as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. In fact, we’ve helped lots of other people in Clark and Cowlitz County … Continued