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Notes from the field

What we learn buying property in southwest Washington and beyond.

  1. Selling Rural or Landlocked Land in Oregon

    Selling rural or landlocked land in Oregon? Why these parcels sit unsold, what access and zoning issues cost you, and how to sell difficult land for cash.

  2. Divorce Home Sale in Oregon: Your 4 Options

    Facing a divorce home sale in Oregon? How the state divides the home, your four options for the house, and why a clean cash sale splits proceeds fairly.

  3. Sell a Fire or Water Damaged House As-Is (WA & OR)

    Need to sell a fire- or water-damaged house as-is in WA or OR? What you must disclose, repair vs. cash math, and how to sell without fixing a thing.

  4. What’s My Vacant Land Worth in Lewis County, WA?

    What's your vacant land worth in Lewis County, WA? The factors that set the price, access, zoning, septic, location, and how to get a fast cash offer.

  5. Selling Inherited Land in Cowlitz County, WA

    Selling inherited land in Cowlitz County? See how title passes, when probate is required, the REET exemption that helps you, and how to sell as-is for cash.

  6. Cash Offer vs. Listing in Longview, WA 2026 Math

    Cash offer vs. listing in Longview? See the real 2026 numbers, what each path really nets after commissions, repairs, and holding time.

  7. Selling Probate Property in Clark County, WA

    Selling probate property in Clark County, WA? Here's when probate is required, how to get authority to sell, and how to close fast, even mid-probate.

  8. Selling a House in Foreclosure in Washington (2026)

    Selling a house in foreclosure in Washington is legal up to the trustee's sale, often the smartest move. See the timeline and how to protect your equity.

  9. Behind on Property Taxes in Washington? Your Options

    Behind on property taxes in Washington? Learn how the 3-year foreclosure timeline, deadlines, and interest work, plus your options to keep your home.

  10. How Washington’s Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) Affects Your Net Proceeds

    See how Washington's Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) is calculated in 2026, and the costs that quietly shrink your net proceeds. Get a free cash offer today.

  11. How to Sell Vacant Land Yourself In Longview Washington

    Are you thinking about selling your vacant land in [market_state]? If you're asking how to sell vacant land yourself then read this blog post for all the answers...