Self-employed? Here’s How to Buy a House
Ah, self-employment… The joy and opportunity of being your own boss and setting your own hours are endless. As a self-employed person myself, I wouldn’t change it for the world. However, there is one downside that often gets pushed under the rug: buying a house when you’re self-employed is freaking hard! A lot has changed […]
Rats and You: How to Veto the Vermin From Your Home
Oh, Portland. The city of overgrown gardens, plentiful downpours, and backyard chickens. And, rats.
Yep, like any major city – especially a port city with shipping traffic – Portland has a rat problem. And like most major cities around the country, the pandemic + less restaurant waste = more rats migrating towards homes.
The Goché Guide to Holiday Gifting
Ah, the holidays—a time for gathering, giving, and just a little bit of chaos. This year, I’m juggling decking the halls and remodeling my kitchen (because, you know, why not add a little extra spice to the season?). And because I’m all about making gift-giving feel personal, meaningful, and unapologetically Portland, I turned to my […]
Enter: Stage Right
I love it when you can back up a hunch with stone cold data, and the stats don’t lie: staging a listing bumps those final sales prices. I can hear some of you saying, “Duh, Lauren, I’ve binged all 5 seasons of Selling Sunset in one weekend, I know how valuable a home stage is”, […]
Thinking Beyond Portland? I Know Just the Right People!
Got someone in your life—or maybe even you—who needs a great real estate agent, even if they’re miles away? I’ve got you covered! Whether it’s your parents eyeing a beach bungalow, your best friend diving into their first home, a cousin with big-city dreams, or you just feeling ready for something new, I’ll connect you […]
When Divorce Happens In Real Estate
Divorce. Not exactly a word anyone wants to see on the same page as “real estate.” But hey, life’s messy, right? When relationships end, the home you built together is often caught in the middle. So, what do you do when you’re faced with both heartbreak and homeownership? Well, that’s where my good friend, the […]
