Home Buying – Page 2 – That 1 Realtor Guy

Is It a Good Time to Buy or Sell? Well…Define “Good”

Because Apparently “Stable” Is No Longer a Thing Let’s not sugarcoat it — the world’s a goddamn circus right now.We’ve got bombs dropping overseas, immigration protests filling the streets, and the Fed once again looking at everyone like Bill Lumbergh from Office Space like, “Yeah… we’re gonna go ahead and do absolutely nothing.” Meanwhile, you’re out here wondering if now...

Sunshine, Showings, and Stubborn Sellers

I love this time of year, the days are long, I can finally see blue skies beyond the clouds, the grill gets a workout, and the beers are cold. It's also when the Portland real estate market finally shakes off its rainy season hangover and gets moving. Historically, summer is one of the busiest seasons for Portland home buyers and sellers — and 2025 is shaping up to be no different… except when it...

Open House Etiquette: Don’t Be That Person

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. Yes, these are based on real things people have done. No, I’m not okay. 1. The Fridge...

House Hunting in Portland: Reality Check Edition

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 also means something buyers haven’t missed: competition. Multiple offer scenarios are...

Home Inspections: Find Out What’s Going to Break (Right After You Buy)

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 in the backyard too. But hey, I’m not here to crush dreams… just...

Why 2025 Is the Perfect Year to Buy a Home

January, the month when gym memberships spike, diets start (and often end), and we all pretend to be better versions of ourselves. But what if, instead of committing to a juice cleanse you'll abandon by February, you committed to something more substantial—like buying a new home? Let's face it, kale smoothies are overrated, but a new house? That's a resolution worth keeping. Why...