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…
How long do they say they’ll stay?
How a Toddler’s Tantrum Killed a Home Sale—And What You Can Learn From It
You never know what’s going to happen at a home inspection. Some issues are predictable—plumbing leaks, electrical quirks, maybe a surprise roof repair. But sometimes, the deal-breaker…
Is today’s real estate market really making sellers desperate? Some, including an author of a recent article quoting Redfin, say yes. Is their data to support that? Not really.The main “desperation” data directly tied to sellers is that homes sat on the market for,…
…and when does it peak?
The Decline of Fixer-Uppers: Why Buyers Are Opting for Move-In-Ready Homes in 2025A recent Zillow® analysis reveals a shift in buyer preferences: fixer-uppers are selling for the biggest discount in three years, while remodeled homes are commanding a premium. In fact,…
The Wells Fargo Building was built in Downtown Portland in 1972 and stood as the city’s (and state’s) tallest building, a record that stands (so to speak) today.At 546 ft tall, it’s about ten feet taller than the US Bank building (“Big Pink”) on Burnside.In 2016,…
Why Sellers Are Better Off Offering Credits Instead of Performing RepairsWhen Selling Your Home, Should You Repair or Offer a Credit?Selling a home involves countless decisions, and one key question sellers often face is whether to make repairs before listing or offer…
