Moving Out of Portland? Start With Me Anyway.
Every once in a while, somebody tells me they are moving out of Portland and then adds something like, “I know you probably cannot really help because we are leaving.” Excuse me? Who told you that? Please do not go rogue and Google “best Realtor in Cincinnati” before talking to us. If you are moving […]
The Reason I Built A Team
For a very long time, I thought being a really good Realtor meant I needed to be fucking everywhere. Listings, buyers, emails, showings, inspections, negotiations, random lender drama, tiny transaction details, huge strategic decisions, and approximately 900 other things that somehow materialize the second somebody says, “So, I think we might want to buy a […]
How to Prepare To Buy A House When No One Taught You How
Let’s get something straight before anyone starts feeling bad about themselves: not knowing how to buy a house is not a personal failure. Nobody emerges from the womb understanding mortgages, equity, tax returns, debt-to-income ratios, or why a lender suddenly cares deeply about every financial decision you have made since 2019. And if your family […]
What Actually Happens After You Go Under Contract (And Why It Feels Like a Rollercoaster)
There’s a very specific moment right after I call a buyer and say, “Your offer got accepted.” First they scream. Then they celebrate. Then, almost immediately, comes the “oh no, what have we done.” And honestly? Fair. A lot of buyers assume that once you’re under contract, the hard part is over. House hunt done, […]
Move-Up Mastery: How To Buy & Sell At Once Without Losing Your Mind
If you have outgrown your current house and are staring down the prospect of buying and selling at the same time, I would first like to say: yes, this is a lot. No, you are not being dramatic. And yes, most people’s first reaction is basically, “Cool cool cool, but what the hell do we […]
The Home That Fits Your Life Now Might Not Fit Your Life Next
Let me start by saying this before anyone gets defensive: this is not a blog about how you hit a certain phase of life and suddenly need a beige ranch and orthopedic shoes. It is about the fact that life changes faster than people think. And houses, unfortunately, are very literal. The house that felt […]
