Real Estate News & Tips
How Your Home’s Equity Could Help Your Children Build a Future
If you’ve owned your home for a while, it has likely done more than give you a comfortable place to live. Over the years, your home has...
Thanksgiving Hosting Tips for a Warm and Welcoming Home
There’s something magical about Thanksgiving in Portland. The air turns crisp, the trees along neighborhood streets glow in shades of gold and...
Buy Before the Holidays? Here’s Why It’s Smart
The holiday season might not scream “house hunting,” but it can actually be a sweet spot for buyers. With fewer shoppers in the market, you’ll...
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Portland Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving weekend in the Portland metro area is one of those perfect in-between times. The rush of summer has passed, the holidays are on...
Spooked by the Market? Let’s Debunk Those Scary Stories!
Buying or selling a home can feel spooky with all the myths out there. But let’s clear up some of those misconceptions so you can make...
5 Ways to Enjoy Autumn Around Portland
Fall isn’t just about pumpkin spice, though we’re not against that! Here are a few local favorites: Take a weekend drive to see the Gorge’s...
How to Host a Neighborhood Swap
If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “We have too much stuff, but I hate to throw it away,” you’re not alone. Hosting a...
Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House
The Portland housing market has changed—again. The bidding wars of a few years ago have cooled, but opportunity hasn’t disappeared. As we move...
Spooky but Safe: Tips for Halloween
Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year! It's a time for costumes, candy, and spooky fun. Whether you’re trick-or-treating...
Why Fall in Portland Can Be a Smart Time to Buy
While the rest of the country might be slowing down, the fall market here still offers plenty of opportunity. Reasons to love an autumn home...
Your Home’s Fall Maintenance To-Do List
Autumn in the PNW means cozy nights—and prepping your home before the rain really sets in. A quick checklist for September:✔ Clean gutters...
5 Decluttering Projects You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less
Life in West Linn and the surrounding Portland suburbs can feel wonderfully full—between school runs, work schedules, and time outdoors, it’s...
Fall’s Hidden Advantage for Home Sellers
Many people think spring is the only time to sell but here’s the secret: fall is often the perfect window. Here’s why: Fewer listings = less...
If You Could Go Back—Would You Buy That House Again?
Every homeowner has something they wish they’d known earlier. Sometimes it’s “I wish I’d bought sooner.” Sometimes it’s “I wish I’d asked more...
Back-to-School Home Organization Checklist: 5 Fun & Easy Ways to Start the Year Strong
The start of a new school year brings fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and… total chaos if we’re not careful. Between homework, after-school...















