Nicole’s practice centers on vigorously representing her clients through civil litigation, administrative law, and real estate matters while focusing on each client’s individual needs and obtaining the best possible outcome. Nicole has represented individual and corporate clients in both state and federal courts and is admitted to practice law in Oregon.
What Makes Oregon Real Estate Different Oregon does not require attorney review for most residential deals, which tempts buyers and sellers to go it alone. That choice can be expensive. Oregon’s standard real estate forms are good starting points, not shields. Local zoning, title quirks, transfer taxes, and HOA rules vary by city and county.
FSBO in Oregon: The No-Nonsense Guide to Selling Your Home and Keeping More of Your Proceeds For Sale By Owner (FSBO) works best in strong Oregon sub-markets like Portland neighborhoods and Bend when the property is clean, the seller is decisive, and the market is generally fast paced. Who Should Seriously Consider FSBO? You have
Oregon Home Seller Disclosure Requirements: A Complete Legal Guide If you’re selling residential real estate in Oregon, you want to present your home in the best light possible. But you also need to be careful, because Oregon law requires sellers to be upfront about certain issues that could affect the property’s value, safety, or appeal.
Clearing a Cloud on Title in Oregon Real Estate Transactions Whether you’re buying your dream home or preparing to sell property in Oregon, few things are more frustrating than having your transaction stall over an unexpected title issue. One of the most common problems is a cloud on title, a legal issue that raises doubt
Oregon Zoning: How It Affects Property Values and What You Need to Know You found a property that checks every box: great location, solid bones, reasonable price. Before you commit to buy, remodel, or develop, ask one critical question: What does the zoning actually allow? Zoning laws and land use rules quietly shape what you
Earnest Money Deposits in Oregon Real Estate: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know In Oregon’s competitive real estate market, earnest money disputes have become increasingly common. The average dispute now involves tens of thousands of dollars, and missed deadlines are the leading cause. Just last month, a Portland couple lost their $20,000 deposit after
Slander of Title in Oregon: How a False Claim Can Derail Your Property Rights You’ve just accepted an offer on your Portland home. The inspection is clean, your financing is locked in, and the closing date is set. But then the title company calls: a $250,000 lien was filed against your property two months ago—by
Oregon Real Estate Contracts: Backing Out of an OREF Agreement Explained Picture this: You’ve just found your dream home in Portland, or you’ve accepted what seemed like the perfect offer on your Bend property. The paperwork is signed, champagne feels warranted, and you’re already mentally arranging furniture or planning your next move. Then life happens.
What Happens When Unmarried Couples Disagree About Selling a Home in Oregon? If unmarried co-owners of a home in Oregon cannot agree on whether to sell or retain the property and there is no written co-ownership agreement, the primary legal remedy is often a partition lawsuit. This type of lawsuit can compel the sale of
Investing in U.S. Real Estate: The West Coast The United States remains one of the world’s premier destinations for foreign direct investment, with its real estate sector—particularly high-end residential and commercial properties—historically functioning as a safe haven during times of global economic instability. While certain sectors continue adjusting to post-pandemic realities, the U.S. West Coast
