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 […]

3 Signs A Home Isn’t Worth The Stress

There is a very specific kind of heartbreak I see all the time in real estate. It’s not the “we lost the offer” heartbreak. It’s the “I already named the dog that doesn’t exist yet” heartbreak. The one where you are three seconds away from planning your entire future in a house you have known […]

How Smart Homeowners Think 10 Years Ahead (And What They Do Today)

“Legacy” can sound like something reserved for old money, generational landowners, or people who say “estate” unironically. In real life, it usually looks like this: you are trying to make a decision today that you will not regret in five years, seven years, or ten. You want a home that works for your actual life, […]

“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 […]

How to Buy a House Remotely with Team Goché

Portland real estate expert

Hey there! If you’ve ever thought about buying a house in a new state without even stepping foot there, you’re in for quite the adventure. Recently, during an Instagram live, I caught up with Katie and Nick, recent clients who made the big move from the D.C. area to Portland, Oregon. They shared their journey […]

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 […]