Why don’t I love rate buydowns?
Why don’t I love rate buydowns; a look at the math and why it matters for you!
Do I Need to Stage My Portland Home Before Selling?
Staging is one of those topics where Portland sellers get conflicting advice. Here is an honest framework for thinking about when it is worth it and when it is not.
How I Helped My Client Sell Her Portland Home in 20 Days in a Slow Market
Homes in her neighborhood were sitting and going through price reductions. We listed, got three offers by Sunday, and closed in 20 days. Here is exactly what we did.
The Truth About Selling Your Portland Home in Fall or Winter
Conventional wisdom says spring is the only good time to sell in Portland. The reality is more interesting and actually favors sellers who understand it.
What Is My Portland Home Worth in This Market? How Pricing Actually Works
Pricing a home is the most consequential decision in the entire selling process and it is also the one made with the least real information by most sellers. Here is how it actually works.
How to Prepare Your Portland Home for Sale Without Overspending
Most Portland sellers either spend too much getting ready for market or do almost nothing and wonder why it did not perform. The right answer is more strategic than intuitive.
Portland Oregon vs. Austin Texas: Which City Is Actually Better for Families?
A lot of families weighing a move end up comparing Portland and Austin. Having moved from the Bay Area myself and helped hundreds of relocating buyers, here is my honest take.
What Your Portland Home Is Worth Right Now and How to Find Out
The Zestimate is a starting point, not a real answer. Here is how Portland home values actually work and how to find out what yours is truly worth right now.
How to Prepare Your Portland Home for Sale Without Overspending
Most Portland sellers either spend too much getting ready for market or do almost nothing and wonder why it did not perform. The right answer is more strategic than intuitive.
The Portland Neighborhoods Worth Upgrading Into for Families
When move-up buyers come to me in Portland, the conversation is almost never just about square footage. It is about finding a neighborhood that can anchor your family for the next decade.
How to Buy Your Next Portland Home Before Selling Your Current One
The buy-before-you-sell puzzle is the question that stops most Portland move-up buyers in their tracks. Here are the strategies that actually work.
Signs You Have Outgrown Your Portland Home and What to Do About It
If your house felt perfect when you bought it and now feels like it is actively working against you, you have probably outgrown it. Here is how Portland move-up buyers recognize the signs.