In real estate, there’s no shortage of agents who are more interested in closing a deal than actually giving clients the best advice. It’s a world filled with scripts, gimmicks, and, let’s be honest, some straight-up BS. But that’s not my style. One of my favorite quotes is: “I’d rather be honest than impressive.” And […]

Springtime in Portland, OR… the season of renewal, fresh starts, and the annual tradition of pretending you’re going to declutter your house instead of just buying a new one. Let’s be honest: you don’t need a Pinterest-perfect, minimalist living room. You need an escape from that questionable design choice you made five years ago when […]

The home inspection: the magical event where hopes and dreams meet cold, hard reality. It’s like unwrapping a beautifully wrapped gift only to find out it’s filled with broken promises and maybe a family of raccoons in the attic. Spoiler alert: If you’re expecting a “perfect” house, you might as well expect to find unicorns […]

You ever walk into a house and immediately think, “Nope, this place is cursed?” Yeah, buyers do that too. And if you don’t want your home to be the one they run from like it’s haunted, you have to put in some effort. Selling a house isn’t just about slapping a “For Sale” sign in […]