Buying a home is a big deal and can feel especially complicated if you don’t know the terms used during the process.… Read More

Typically I’m not a big Black Friday purchaser. It’s mostly because I’m disorganized and don’t plan ahead for things like holiday gift buying (kudos to those who are) but also … Read More

Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten.… Read More

Here’s an unpopular statement that might enrage many of you – January is my favorite month. Hold your anger… I’m not saying it’s the BEST month or my favorite season, … Read More

If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you.… Read More

It’s that time of year again when design websites make grand proclamations about what they suspect will be “in” (and occasionally they also write about what’s “out”). It’s all very … Read More

Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move?… Read More

Three years ago we announced my brother’s family River House project – a new build on the Willamette in Portland and we are FINALLY in the “fun stages” to share. … Read More

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream.… Read More

Happy Sunday everyone! What a year this week has been. Hope everyone has been settling into 2024 nicely and is ready to cozy up to some links. Let’s just jump … Read More

I’m in “hibernate and rejuvenate” mode after two months of social, physical, and emotional depletion. WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR. While I’m not a chef or a food expert, I’m … Read More

If you’re worried about what’s next for home prices, know the HPES shows experts are projecting they’ll continue to rise at least through 2028.… Read More