In this market, buying a home can be extremely frustrating! As the inventory increases, that frustration will ease and allow more opportunities to find the perfect home! Who's ready to start house hunting?Lila TimmonsOregon Licensed Principal Real Estate BrokerNextHome Picket Fence [email protected]#nexthomepicketfencerealty

There is no shortage of online tools that will help you calculate the value of your home. But it's important to keep in mind that pricing your home is more complicated than an online tool can calculate. These online home values are just estimates, if you're looking for the hard facts I recommend reaching out to a real estate professional – reach out to me 😉Lila TimmonsOregon Licensed Principal Real Estate BrokerNextHome Picket Fence [email protected]#nexthomepicketfencerealty

As a parent, one of the most terrifying things that can happen is realizing you can’t find your child in your own home. When your child goes missing in your home and won’t respond to your voice, you wonder whether they’ve gotten into something they shouldn’t have or gotten stuck in a dangerous position or situation. If you find yourself in this scenario, it’s important to stay calm and follow some basic steps to ensure you find your child as quickly and safely as possible. 1. Check Dangerous Spots First The first thing you should do if you realize you can’t find your child is to check the most dangerous places first. This means checking areas like the medicine cabinet, near windows with shade drawstrings, anywhere with standing water, in th…

Looks like Microsoft is planning a new ‘Designer’ tool to rival Canva. We’ll let you know when this is released #Microsoft #DesignerTool #CanvaAlternative https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-still-unannounced-designer-tool-new-details-emerge/ 

When your home Wi-Fi doesn’t work properly, it can be very frustrating. We only support businesses, but here’s a handy guide with some good tools to use at home https://www.theverge.com/23277172/wifi-home-wfh-troubleshoot-fix-how-to 

Don’t want technicians looking at your private data when your phone’s in for repair? Samsung has a new “repair mode’ to keep your data secret https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsungs-smartphone-repair-mode-will-keep-nosy-technicians-from-looking-at-your-photos/

A new strain of malware is targeting Facebook business accounts. It uses LinkedIn to find its targets – watch out for attachments or links from people you don’t know https://www.tomsguide.com/news/facebook-business-accounts-are-being-hijacked-by-malware-how-to-stay-safe

Microsoft has big plans to make Edge the best performing browser. It’s starting by using something called disc caching to speed up how you store and access data https://www.onmsft.com/news/heres-how-microsoft-edge-is-using-disc-caching-for-better-performance 

There are a lot of things that need to be done *just right* when selling your home – pricing it well & competitively is one of the most important. Lucky for you I'm an expert and can help you hit that home price sweet spot. Just send me a message when you're ready to begin your home selling adventure! Lila TimmonsOregon Licensed Principal Real Estate BrokerNextHome Picket Fence Realty [email protected]#nexthomepicketfencerealty

While location is key, you can rely on me to marry a great location and the quality you deserve in your new future home. Contact me today to get started! Lila TimmonsOregon Licensed Principal Real Estate BrokerNextHome Picket Fence Realty [email protected]#nexthomepicketfencerealty

In 2020, Google promised to block third-party tracking cookies from Chrome within two years… now it’s pushed the deadline back to 2024 https://www.extremetech.com/internet/338385-googles-plan-to-phase-out-third-party-cookies-in-chrome-delayed-to-2024  

Pelvic pain is a common complaint during pregnancy. While some women experience only mild discomfort, others may have more severe pain that can interfere with their daily activities. To help you better understand what may be causing your pelvic pain, here are five possible causes. 1. Weight Gain and Increased Pressure on the Joints Pregnancy is usually accompanied by weight gain, which can put additional pressure on the joints and ligaments in your pelvis. This increased pressure can cause pain in the hips, lower back, and groin. Additionally, as the fetus grows, it may put pressure on the nerves in your pelvis, which can lead to pain. This pain may be more pronounced during certain activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. 2. Hormone…

One of the reasons computers overheat is the properties of silicon. A different compound could be the answer. I can’t imagine ‘Cubic Boron Arsenide Valley’, can you? https://www.techradar.com/news/this-major-breakthrough-could-end-pc-overheating-worries-for-good

Selling a home is no easy task. It takes expertise, skills, and so much time. I'm not saying it's impossible to do on your own, and while upfront it may save you from paying an agents commission, it's important to factor in what your time is worth. Not to mention there is a high likelihood you'll leave money on the table because selling a home isn't something you do regularly. Don't take on this task without an expert on your side. I can be that expert! Lila TimmonsOregon Licensed Principal Real Estate BrokerNextHome Picket Fence Realty [email protected]#nexthomepicketfencerealty

Are you in the office today or working from home? This is a great article exploring what this website’s staff have learned from WFH https://www.theverge.com/23220147/work-from-home-lessons-wfh 

Before buying a home, there are so many different things to consider! What's most important to you when considering a new home?Lila TimmonsOregon Licensed Principal Real Estate BrokerNextHome Picket Fence [email protected]#nexthomepicketfencerealty

iPhone fan? But want greater security? Apple has always said its devices are secure. The new Lockdown Mode that’s coming soon will give you “extreme” protection #Apple #LockdownMode #CyberSecurity https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-new-lockdown-mode-for-iphone-fights-hacking/

File sharing and management is a critical part of any business operation—especially when client information is involved. Unfortunately, many businesses opt for "free" consumer-grade products like OneDrive and Dropbox, which lack true ransomware protection, have costly storage upgrades, and have limited data retention and rollback capabilities. A better option for businesses is a hybrid on-premise and cloud file server solution. Petra Technologies offers such a solution with our SkyFolder product, which is included with our Petra Care Connect service. In today's video, Chris Cummings explains the main benefits of SkyFolder and how the product can provide you with more control, protection, and peace of mind. Curious how SkyFolder can benefit…

Your front door is your welcome. It's the first impression for the whole house. That's why the data shows that a grander entrance can be worth several grand more in sales price! Lila TimmonsOregon Licensed Principal Real Estate BrokerNextHome Picket Fence Realty [email protected]#nexthomepicketfencerealty

Did you know you can now change your webcam settings using Windows 11? Here’s how to get the best picture #Windows11 #Microsoft #WebcamSettings https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-manage-webcam-settings-on-windows-11

Hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets are the three main groups of “bees” that we can exterminate. These three are more aggressive then your honey bee or bumble bee, with the Bald Face Hornet being one of the most aggressive here in Willamette Valley. Call us today at Valley Pest Control and we will take care of them for you. We have full bee suits that help us get close enough to make sure we take care of them. Check out the pictures below of some European paper wasps and Luis in a bee suit eliminating these wasps.  VALLEY PEST CONTROL LLC www.valleypests.com 503-468-8209