Tax Day is here, and while most people are stressing over what they owe, Portland homeowners might actually have a reason to breathe a little easier.  Why?  Because owning a home in the Portland real estate market doesn’t just build long-term wealth, it can also come with some pretty sweet tax benefits. As a local […]

Let’s just say it: Zestimates are garbage, or at best, educated guesses made by an algorithm that’s never been inside your home. They’re like looking up your symptoms on WebMD and deciding you’ve got 48 hours to live. Entertaining? Maybe. Accurate? Not so much.  You’ve probably looked up your home on Zillow at some point […]

Open houses are a bit like first dates. You want to look around, ask the right questions, and maybe imagine a future together. You don’t want to steal food, destroy the bathroom, or make everyone in the room question their life choices. Here’s your unofficial guide on how not to act at an open house. […]

If you’ve been dreaming of a perfectly staged, open-concept Craftsman with a view, a soaking tub, and a chef’s kitchen — all for under budget and move-in ready — we need to talk! Portland’s spring market is starting to heat up again, and while that’s a great sign of a healthy real estate market, it […]