The Art Of The Home Tour

We know the scroll is addictive. (We love a fireplace-and-skylight combo as much as the next person.) But a listing photo is like a dating profile: curated, well-lit, and absolutely not going to tell you that the neighbor breeds chihuahuas or that the kitchen layout requires Cirque du Soleil-level flexibility to use the microwave. The […]
Why You Should Interview Your Realtor Like They’re A Surgeon (Sort Of)

Let’s get one thing straight: buying or selling a home is not like ordering brunch. It’s more like elective surgery you hope to never repeat, and you want someone with real experience, steady hands, and great bedside manner. So why is it that so many people pick their agent like they’re picking a brunch spot? […]
What $800K–$1M Gets You in Portland Real Estate in 2025

Okay, let’s talk about the $800K to $1M club – aka, that price range where your Zillow search history starts to look like a full-time job, and you start dreaming in hardwood floors and kitchen islands. If you’re house hunting in Portland and wondering, “Is this the budget where I get my dream home… or […]
“I’m Thinking About Buying A House…”

When I hear someone even whisper “I’m Thinking About Buying A House…” I want to look them straight in the eyes and say, “Hold up.” If I could get my potential buyers to take one – and only one – piece of advice when it comes to buying their first home, it is literally to […]
Your First House Isn’t Your Forever House

There’s a good reason why it’s called a “starter home”. It is because your first house isn’t your forever house. It allows you to learn and make mistakes, and realize that life changes. You change. Your city changes, your needs change. And that is probably why, statistically, people nowadays stay in these “starter homes” for […]
Revisiting Duplexes: Path to Passive Income for First Time Investors

If you’re looking for a way to create passive income and build wealth, look no further than investing in duplexes! Here’s everything you need to know.