Guides, Insights, and Practical Advice - Page 1

In the first year of my career, I met and father and daughter that wanted to buy a home together and asked me to assist them.  On their accepted offer, it turns out we added…

Why the Neighborhood Matters More Than the House     I think many homebuyers have this completely backwards. When people start shopping for a home, they’ll spend hours talking about the kitchen. They’ll compare quartz…

Do Quirks Help or Hurt Your Home Sale and Price? A Portland Seller’s Guide The short answer sellers don’t want to hear: your quirks can go either way, and you’re probably too close to your…

How You Present Yourself Is Part of Your Offer I had a buyer tour a property recently. From the moment he got out of the car, he was building a case. The driveway wasn’t right….

The Question Every Seller of a Dated Home Eventually Faces
You know your home has value. It may have a great layout, a solid location, good bones, and years of memories built into the walls.
But the buyers walking through may be seeing something else:
Old carpet.
Honey oak…

10 Reasons Your Home Staging Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)

Home staging is often the primary factor that determines whether a property sells in the first weekend or lingers on the market for months. In the 2026 Portland real estate market, buyers have become…

The 5 Real Reasons People are Flocking to Portland in 2026

Portland is currently experiencing a shift from the rapid, chaotic growth of the last decade toward a more intentional, selective type of migration. While the overall numbers show a stabilized market compared to…

The 90-Day Timeout: How Oregon’s New Laws for Corporate Buyers Help You Buy a House in Portland

Oregon has officially decided that the neighborhood housing market should probably involve people who actually plan to live in the neighborhood.
House Bill 4128 has stepped…

Are ADUs Still Desirable in Portland? The 2026 Reality Check Portland’s obsession with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) has officially entered its second decade, but the conversation in 2026 looks a lot different than it did in 2016. You can’t drive…

Charm vs. The Headache: What Every Portland Buyer Needs to Know About ‘Soul’ vs. ‘Bones’

Buying an old house in Portland is a lot like dating someone who is incredibly attractive but doesn’t have a checking account. You are immediately drawn to the external beauty: the…