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Buying a Home

Reducing the Stress of Home Buying

FINDING THE PERFECT HOME

We help you find the ideal place to put down roots, sing in the shower, whip up pancakes, host backyard movie nights, and chart the growth of your kids. Every family’s home search is unique, and Dennison Capen Group takes the time to get to know you and truly understand your needs. We know the Portland real estate market inside-out and can help you zero in on the homes and neighborhoods that are the best fits for you, your family, and your budget.

TRUSTED ADVISORS

We reduce the stress of buying a home and try to sprinkle in some fun. Simplifying what can seem like an overwhelmingly complex process, we advocate for you every step of the way. We’ll happily take you on neighborhood tours and schedule showings at every house that piques your interest until we find your dream home. Free, unlicensed therapy sessions are included with every home search.

EXPERIENCED NEGOTIATORS PROTECTING YOUR BEST INTERESTS

Once we’ve found your perfect home, we shift into high gear with behind-the-scenes magic to make it all happen. From writing offers and navigating inspections to negotiating and coordinating repairs, we’ll seamlessly manage every detail from start to finish. As experienced negotiators, we’ll represent you with honesty and integrity and work tirelessly to protect your best interests. For us, ensuring the highest quality outcome for your home purchase far outweighs closing the next deal.

The Buying Process

Loan Pre-Approval

We’ll leverage our extensive network to connect you with a trusted lender who will help you determine your price range and get pre-approved for a loan.

Finding Your Home

Listening closely to your needs and desires for your new home, we’ll begin vetting properties, touring, and helping you evaluate the homes that match your criteria.

Making an Offer

Once we’ve found the right home, we’ll write a compelling, personalized offer that minimizes your risk, while negotiating the most favorable terms possible.

Inspections and Repairs

We’ll guide you through the process, schedule appropriate inspections, negotiate the repair list, and monitor any agreed upon repairs to be completed prior to closing.

Appraisal

An appraisal will be ordered by your lender to ensure that the sales price and value of the house are in line. Further negotiations may be necessary if the property does not appraise at value.

Signing

After final loan documents arrive at the title company, your escrow officer will schedule your signing appointment (typically 1-2 days prior to closing). Bring a cashier’s check to your signing or arrange to wire the balance of your funds to close.

Keys to Your New Home

We cheerfully hand you the keys to your new home and look forward to a continued relationship.

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“ My partner and I recently worked with Kira Dennison to purchase our first home. She was an incredible teacher, very patient, and guided us through the process. She was prompt and always made herself available to look at properties - including Facetime and video tours when we weren't in town. She was a great advocate when we were negotiating our final purchase and was always professional. I highly recommend working with her! ”

- Wendy M.

“ I cannot write enough wonderful things about Carol! First and foremost, her communication skills are out of this world. She kept us in the loop every step of the way and was able to help immediately when we ran into some not-so-pleasant issues with our mortgage company. She was able to recommend an alternative mortgage lender that was AMAZING and worked diligently with the seller to keep us on track to close. Her years of experience helped us tremendously, and her kind and honest feedback was so refreshing. ”

- Harmony L.

“ We love working with Carol and the entire DCG Team! She was incredibly patient with us during our extended house seeking time. When we finally made the house decision, we got to see Carol's skills truly shine. Her years of expertise, passion for the profession and high level of care were on full display in the negotiation process. She was quick to go to bat on our behalf and kept us in the loop through the entire process. No one we would have rather shared the journey with! ”

- Scott W.

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Buying a Home

Reducing the Stress of Home Buying

FINDING THE PERFECT HOME

TRUSTED ADVISORS

EXPERIENCED NEGOTIATORS PROTECTING YOUR BEST INTERESTS

The Buying Process

Loan Pre-Approval

Finding Your Home

Making an Offer

Inspections and Repairs

Appraisal

Signing

Keys to Your New Home

Mortgage Calculator

Get in Touch

Starting Your Home Search

Buyer Inquiry

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