If you’re curious what the road to home ownership looks like, here it is in a nutshell. Note that this infographic does not depict the forks in the road, the roundabouts, the traffic signals, the radar vans, the sobriety check points, the speed bumps, or the road kill. But you needn’t worry about those things. […]
Shopping for our Portland Bungalow
Deciding to move to Portland, Oregon based on the recommendation of a cartoon internet dog is certainly unconventional. But to some extent, it is also totally Portland. My husband and I chose to move here thanks to the website findyourspot.com. I am reminded of our story of searching for our Portland home every time I […]
Portland’s ReBuilding Center – I Finally Get It
It has been 13 years since I moved to Portland. For 13 years I have had what can only be described as a love affair with my house, a 100+ year old bungalow that I want to do right by at every DIY opportunity. Friends and neighbors have sung the praises of the ReBuilding Center […]
Do Home Buyer Letters Make a Difference?
I was recently asked at an open house what I think about home buyer letters. Are they required? Do they make a difference? My answer: sometimes. It depends on the market, the seller, and how badly you want the house. In this current market, get to writing. Houses are moving quickly, and there are not […]
House Hunting Survival Guide
Congratulations. You have graduated from “just looking” online at houses for sale to actually stepping through the front door of one. Or two. Or fifteen. You have hopefully been pre-approved by a lender, and you are ready to start experiencing inventory in person with a Realtor® you know and trust. Hey, I know one of […]
8 Tips to Buying a Home in Portland’s Seller’s Market
In case you have missed the buzz around town, Portland is in a strong seller’s market. Really strong. Every broker I speak with has stories about clients who have made multiple offers that have all been rejected. How does a buyer compete in this low-inventory landscape? It is essential that buyers adjust their strategy when […]