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Blog Posts Archive
Ultra-Luxury Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland Now Available
Owner Financing or Rent To Own
Buying a Duplex, Triplex, or Fourplex
How to Buy or Sell a Home during the Holidays!
10 Features Homebuyers are Looking for in 2022
6 Benefits of Upgrading to a Smart Home
Christmas Eve Events and Activities Portland
Portland Marathons
5 of the Best Hikes in and Around Portland Oregon
ADUs are Becoming Popular with Homeowners
Great Volunteer Opportunities in Portland Oregon
The Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Portland
Is the Portland Real Estate Market in a Crisis?
Best Art and Culture Activities in Portland, Oregon
The Best Farmers’ Market Finds in Southwest Washington
Are You Crazy Not to Sell Right Now?
3 Top Places to Live in the Portland Metro Area
3 Best School Districts in Portland
Renting or Buying in Portland Right Now – Which is Smarter?
Home Cooling Systems Offer 'Climate Control' Comfort
What to Know About Older Portland Homes with Oil Heat Tanks
5 Factors to Consider When Deciding on A Job Relocation
Why is Portland Called PDX? And Other Nicknames
A Quick Crash Course on VA Loans
10 Steps to Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Should I Buy a Home This Year?
How Much “Housing Wealth” Can You Build in a Decade?
Entry-Level Homeowners Are in the Driver’s Seat
Interest Rates Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
You May Have More Home Equity Than You Think
The #1 Misconception in the Homebuying Process
The Many Benefits of Aging in a Community
How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand
The Overlooked Financial Advantages of Homeownership
Home Prices Are on the Rise This Year
How the Housing Market Benefits with Uncertainty in the World
The #1 Reason to List Your House Right Now
Homeownership Rate on the Rise to a 6-Year High
How Pricing Your Home Right Makes a Big Difference
The Top States Americans Moved to Last Year [INFOGRAPHIC]
How Owning a Home Can Make You Happier
Great News for Renters Who Want to Buy a Home
Does “Aging in Place” Make the Most Sense?
How to Avoid a Gender Gap When Investing in the Housing Market
Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey
No Matter What the Groundhog Says... You Should Sell Before Spring!
5 Reasons Homeowners Throw Better Parties During the Big Game [INFOGRAPHIC]
Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts
Where Have All the Houses Disappeared To?
Should I Sell My House This Year?
First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year
2020 Housing Market Insights
January 2020 Market Action Report
2020 Homebuying Checklist
4 Questions To Ask Yourself When Selling a House This Year
The #1 Reason It Is Difficult to Find Your Dream Home
How Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020
The 2 Surprising Things Homebuyers Really Want
Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality in 2020
2020 Expert Forecast in Numbers
Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You?
Homes Are More Affordable Today, Not Less Affordable
2020 Luxury Market Forecast
Buying a Home Early Can Significantly Increase Future Wealth
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day [INFOGRAPHIC]
There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your House
The New Spring Real Estate Market is Here. Are You Ready?
Big Demand for Small Homes
3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year
Top Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC]
The 2020 Real Estate Projections That May Surprise You
Here’s to a Wonderful 2020!
Expert Insights on the 2020 Housing Market
Why You Shouldn’t “For Sale By Owner”
Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference [INFOGRAPHIC]
Why You Shouldn't FSBO
Year-Over-Year Rental Prices on the Rise
Thank You for All Your Support
When a House Becomes a Happy Home
2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation
Where is the Housing Market Headed in 2020? [INFOGRAPHIC]
5,300 Reasons to Be Happy You’re a Homeowner
The Biggest Issue Facing Housing Next Year
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home in 2020
December 2019: The Buyer Stakes Are High Because Inventory Is Low
Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter
Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now
Have You Outgrown Your Home
A 365 Day Difference in Homeownership
Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs
Millennials Are on the Move as First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
What is the Best Investment for Americans
Is A Bigger House Within Your Budget
It’s ‘National Roof Over Your Head’ Day
5 Reasons to Sell This Winter
Buyers Are Looking For Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thank You for Your Support
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster
The True Cost of Not Owning Your Home
7 Reasons to List Your House This Holiday Season
The Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
How Long Can This Economic Recovery Last
Buyers Are Looking Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home
Expert Advice: 3 Benefits to Owning a Home
2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
November 2019 By The Numbers
This is Not 2008 All Over Again: The Mortgage Lending Factor
Buyer Demand Growing in Every Region
Homeownership Rate Remains on the Rise
75 Years of VA Home Loan Benefits
VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters
Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It
Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options
The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter
The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]
Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process
How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home
Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.
4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall
Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]
Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents
5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home
Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice
5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search
Homes Are Selling Quickly [INFOGRAPHIC]
3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market
3 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Pro in a Complex Digital World
Be on the Lookout for Gen Z: The Next Generation of Homebuyers
Existing-Home Sales Report Indicates Now Is a Great Time to Sell
What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
You Need More Than a Guide. You Need a Sherpa
Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net Worth
What FICO® Score Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage
62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs
5 Homebuying Acronyms You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]
3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound
4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy Bill
What to Expect from Your Home Inspection
How Does the Supply of Homes for Sale Impact Buyer Demand
What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Homeowners Are Happy! Renters? Not So Much
Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate
Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now
Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”
4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]
One of the Top Reasons to Own a Home
What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs
Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range
Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
6 Graphs Showing the Strength of the Current Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink
Millennial Buying Power Poised to Boost Homeownership
The Role Access Plays in Getting Your House Sold
Home Sales Expected to Continue Increasing In 2020
A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]
Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008
How Property Taxes Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment
5 Reasons to Sell This Fall
Homeownership Will Always Be a Part of the American Dream
Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter