October 2017 real estate activity numbers are in for the Portland Metro Area. Inventory has been creeping up the past few months. We currently sit at 2.1 months. This marks the fourth month in a row where inventory sat at or over 2.0 months. Basically, if not one single additional property went on the market, […]
July 2017 Market Activity, an Infographic
Here is the July 2017 market data for the Portland Metro Area. If you have any questions about your specific area, we would love to hear from you. Have you noticed this cooling off trend in your own neighborhood? Save Save
Paint Color Cheat Sheet
In addition to freshening up the paint in your home before going on the market, it is equally important to put some thought into the colors you select. According to a recent review and analysis of real estate photos conducted by Zillow, certain colors might net you more money. If you are going to paint […]
Radon: Why Test for it?
Radon: What is it? Radon is an odorless, tasteless, colorless, invisible, radioactive gas that is naturally present in the environment. As uranium in the environment decays, radon gas forms as part of the decay process. Why is Portland so rich with it? Thanks to the most recent ice age (no, not the winter of 2008; […]
Prioritizing Pets in Real Estate Listings
When I find a spare minute (or 90 of them), I do enjoy getting lost down the many rabbit holes of Pinterest. I’m always on the hunt for home improvement inspiration. Or pet-related inspiration. And sometimes, on truly magical days, I find both. The latest DIY obsession, er, project that we are kicking around here […]
Confessions of a First Time Home Buyer
When I bought my first home, I would love to tell you it was because I had taken a hard look at the market, researched interest rates, calculated investment projections, and got in at precisely the right time when all the property ownership stars had aligned. The truth, however, is much more simple: I wanted […]
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 […]
Argay Open House 4/12/15 1 to 4 p.m.
Argay Ranch – Welcome Home! Join me as I host* an Open House in this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch style home located at 4144 NE 135th Avenue, Portland, OR 97215 in the very desirable Argay Neighborhood of Northeast Portland. Recent upgrades include: New Fibercement siding New flooring (no carpets) New carport (in addition […]
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 […]
West Haven-Sylvan Neighborhood Profile
Beautiful, lush greenery,and easy access to Portland are staples of the West Haven-Sylvan neighborhood located in Washington County, partially within the city limits of Portland, and other portions within the city of Beaverton. The area is just north of Highway 26, west of Sylvan Highlands and north of highway 217. Whether you want to be […]