Why Housing Headlines Are Always So Dramatic

August 1, 2025

Have you ever noticed how real estate headlines swing wildly?

โ€œMarket boom!โ€

โ€œPrices crash!โ€

โ€œBuyerโ€™s market! Sellerโ€™s market!โ€

Itโ€™s not just media hypeโ€”itโ€™s because real estate isnโ€™t one-size-fits-all.

Different neighborhoods. Different price points. Different goals.

The national market might cool while your zip code heats up. Thatโ€™s why local knowledge mattersโ€”and why working with someone who actually knows your area can make all the difference.

If youโ€™ve been reading the headlines and feeling confused, letโ€™s zoom in on whatโ€™s real forย yourย situation. Our highly qualified agents would love to help.

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Save this for your next visit or share with a friend who needs a new spot to check out!
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โœจ FOR SALE!! โœจ

4 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
2,345 square feet

Bright, spacious, and move-in ready! This Gladstone home features vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, and a beautifully landscaped yard with a patio perfect for entertaining. Recent updates and a quiet neighborhood location make it the perfect place to call home. ๐Ÿก

Want to see more pictures and the floor plan? See them on our website.

Questions? ๐Ÿ“ฒ DM me!
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โœจ FOR SALE โœจ

9240 Stono Drive
Tualatin, OR

๐Ÿ›๏ธ 4 bedrooms
๐Ÿ› 2.5 baths
๐Ÿ“ 2,454 square feet

This beautifully updated home features a bright open layout, custom finishes, and a kitchen designed for everyday living + entertaining. French doors lead to a main-level office, while the spacious primary suite offers a tray ceiling, double vanity, and soaking tub. Upstairs, vaulted ceilings add charm, and outside youโ€™ll love the flat, fenced yardโ€”perfect for hosting.

Check out our website to see more pics and the floor plan!

Questions? ๐Ÿ“ฒ DM ME!
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โœจ FOR SALE โœจ

5966 Frost Lane
Lake Oswego, OR

๐Ÿ›๏ธ 4 bedrooms
๐Ÿ› 2.5 baths
๐Ÿ“ 2,036 square feet

Tucked away on a quiet cut-de-sac, this beautifully updated home offers a peaceful setting backing to lush greenspace. With flexible living areas, a spacious outdoor retreat and access to top rated schools, parks and the lake, this home has it all.

Questions? DM me!
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๐Ÿ’š Join Us in Supporting Families in Need!

Robbins Realty Group is hosting a community drive for @familypromisetualatin. Help local families experiencing housing instability by donating items from our wish list.

๐Ÿ“… When: Tuesday, Sept 9 | 11 AM โ€“ 1 PM
๐Ÿ“ Where: Ruidoso Ct. cul-de-sac, West Linn

๐ŸŽ Items Needed: Kids shoes, bath towels, paper products, pet items, office supplies, diapers & wipes, toiletries, pillows, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, gift cards, socks & underwear, kidsโ€™ pajamas.

๐Ÿ’ป Canโ€™t make it? Support onlineโ€”Amazon wish list in my bio!
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