All Things Home and Beyond

All Things Home and Beyond

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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. […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond Spring Cleaning or Spring Selling? Why Decluttering is Just an Excuse to Move Springtime in Portland, OR… the season of renewal, fresh starts, and the annual tradition of pretending you’re going to declutter your house instead of just buying a new one. Let’s be honest: you don’t need a Pinterest-perfect, minimalist living room. You need an escape from that questionable design choice you made five years ago when […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond Love at First Sight: How to Make Buyers Fall for Your Home Instantly You ever walk into a house and immediately think, “Nope, this place is cursed?” Yeah, buyers do that too. And if you don’t want your home to be the one they run from like it’s haunted, you have to put in some effort. Selling a house isn’t just about slapping a “For Sale” sign in […]

All Things Home and Beyond How to Sell Your Home Quickly (and for Top Dollar) Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Shirt) So, you’ve decided to sell your house. Maybe it’s time to upgrade, downsize, or maybe you’re just sick of looking at the same beige walls every day. Whatever the reason, you want that sweet, sweet cash and you want it fast. Lucky for you, I’m here to help. And trust me, I’ve seen it all: […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond 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 […]

All Things Home and Beyond 2025: New Year, New Goals, New Real Estate Opportunities Happy New Year, everyone! I hope your holidays were filled with joy, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos. Mine certainly were. Hosting family on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Let’s just say I earned my place on Santa’s “nice” list this year. The festivities were amazing, but by New Year’s Eve, I […]

All Things Home and Beyond Wrapping Up 2024: Holiday Cheer and New Year Hopes As we wrap up 2024, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a joyous holiday season and a very Happy New Year! Here’s to a 2025 filled with happiness, success, and prosperity. The real estate industry has a lot of exciting things on the horizon, especially for buyers. For instance, updates to the […]

All Things Home and Beyond Surviving the Holiday Hustle (and Watching Mortgage Rates!) The Holiday season… a time for cheer, family gatherings, and, if you’re anything like me, forgetting what day it is somewhere around the third slice of pie. This year, my family and I embraced the festive spirit by hosting our first annual holiday party in our new home! We invited our neighbors from our street, […]

All Things Home and Beyond Real Estate During the Holidays with That 1 Realtor Guy Oh how I love this time of year… where every corner of the house is either sparkling with joy or teetering on chaos. Thanksgiving at my place was a perfect mix of love, laughter, way too much pie, and my golden retriever puppy Niner devouring an entire tray of rolls when nobody was looking. Our […]

All Things Home and Beyond Gratitude: What I’m Thankful for This Thanksgiving Ah, Thanksgiving—a time for turkey, pie, football, and the all-too-familiar family debate about what stuffing is best, homemade or Stove-Top (homemade, obviously, because tradition). But amidst the chaos of gravy spills and arguing over politics and who gets the last dinner roll, I find it’s also a perfect moment to reflect on what I’m truly […]

All Things Home and Beyond Meet the Green Family: New Neighbors with a Warm Welcome and a Touch of Magic Introduction and Background Meet the Green Family: Kevin, Natasha, Madeline, and Claire. This have recently made Progress Ridge their new home. Madeline and Claire both attend the Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE). Madeline is gearing up for her junior year of high school, while Claire is about to conquer the 7th grade. Their […]