Real Estate – Page 4 – That 1 Realtor Guy

Man Caves, Beer Fridges & the Unsung Legends We Call Dad

You ever notice how on Mother's Day, brunch reservations book out a month in advance, every flower shop looks like they've been looted by sentimental pirates, and Facebook is flooded with sappy tributes that make those cheesy Hallmark movies look like Commando in comparison? But on Father’s Day?The top trending gifts are a tie and a $15 Home Depot gift card and maybe—maybe—a meat thermometer....

Should You Sell Before the Market Crashes? (Spoiler: Maybe)

Hey friends, enemies, and people who clicked on this by accident—welcome to my updated, recently remodeled (down-to-the-studs) digital home. If you've read my blogs before, nothing has really changed except that the layout and website is much prettier than before. It's like a totally revamped 50s home that was nice on the inside but looked like crap from the street. Well, now that's been addressed....

Mother’s Day Real Estate: From Multi-Gen Living to Downsizing – Because Mom Deserves More Than a Candle

Let’s be real, Mother’s Day gets commercialized into a brunch reservation and a card with glitter that’s going to stay in your carpets until July. But the moms in our lives deserve more. They deserve security, peace, and a place that feels like home. Whether it’s a bigger one to keep the family close, or a smaller one that doesn’t involve a deathmatch with stairs every night. For...

Experts Say You Missed the Best Week to Sell… So Are You Totally Screwed?

According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. So if you didn’t throw a sign in the yard, hire a drone guy, and stage your home like it’s a Crate & Barrel catalog during that timeframe... You clearly blew it. It’s over. Just give up and turn your place into a long-term Airbnb or live there forever...kidding. Sort of. Are you actually screwed?...

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,...