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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…

You have options…

✨ Portland Real Estate Market Update: Defying Expectations! ✨At the start of the year, many predicted a downturn for the real estate market—some even claimed we were headed for a crash. But the Portland, Oregon market has proven to be remarkably resilient, defying the…

It took 10 more days to sell a home in 2024…