Real Estate – Page 3 – That 1 Realtor Guy

How Your House Saves You at Tax Time (Or at Least Softens the Blow)

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 Portland real estate agent, and homeowner, I’ve seen firsthand how...

Why Your Zestimate is a Joke (And Other Things Zillow Won’t Tell You)

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 and either felt rich as hell or wildly insulted. Either way, you...

Top 3 Lies Realtors Tell (And Why I’m Not That Kind of Agent… Usually)

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 let’s be real, impressing people with fake promises never leads to lasting...

Portland Real Estate Trends 2025

The past couple of years in real estate might have felt like a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for; highs, lows, and that one loop that makes you question your life choices. But there’s good news: according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the wild ride might finally be smoothing out. NAR predicts brighter days ahead for the housing market in 2025 and beyond, with more home sales,...