Ideas and Updates

Looking to Sell AND Buy?If you’re thinking about selling your home and buying another, the order in which you make your moves can have a big impact on your finances, stress level, and even your success in landing a new property. Here’s a guide to selling before you buy,…

 Staging a vacant home for sale is a strategy that can make a huge difference in how quickly your property sells and at what price, but it isn't a one-size-fits-all decision. Here’s an honest breakdown of the reasons to stage or not stage, including tips based on…

Not All Natural Light Is Created Equal “Natural light” tops nearly every homebuyer’s wish list — right up there with an open kitchen and hardwood floors. But here in the Pacific Northwest, where we get more shades of gray than a paint store, where that light comes…

Why You Should Always Check the Windows When Touring Older Portland Homes Your Trusted Portland Real Estate Expert: Guiding You Home with Local Knowledge and Personalized Service When you’re touring an older Portland home,  whether it’s a Craftsman in Sellwood, a…

  3 Home Pricing Strategies Every Portland Seller Should ConsiderWhen you’re preparing to sell your home in Portland, Oregon, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to price it. The right pricing strategy can mean the difference between…

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Who Really Benefits From an Open House? (Hint: It’s Not Always the Seller) If you’re preparing to sell your home in Portland, Oregon, chances are you’ve heard this advice: “You have to do an open house—it’ll get your home sold faster.” That sounds nice in…

Portland's Argay Terrace: Mid-Century Homes, Larger Lots, and Room Between HomesHidden Gem Alert: Argay Terrace (NE Portland) Most people haven’t heard of it—but Argay Terrace offers big mid-century homes, wide streets, and peaceful vibes just minutes from the airport…

Buying a Home with Less Than 20% Down? You're Not Alone. Let’s clear something up: you do not need 20% down to buy a home. Not even close, in most cases. I hear it all the time—buyers waiting, saving, stressing—thinking that 20% down is the golden ticket. And while…

Top 5 Reasons People Are Moving to Portland, Oregon! Natural Beauty: From Forest Park to the Columbia River Gorge, Portland offers endless outdoor adventures right in your backyard. Vibrant Culture: Food carts, craft breweries, music, art — Portland’s creative…

Is Housing Inventory Really Booming? With reports of housing inventory exploding across the country - and suggestions that THIS is the sign of the market about to tank, it's worth looking into what the actually data says.Nationally (which is where the data is collected…