Woodstock Cutie on a Corner Lot

Cute ‘n’ cozy, this classic one-level midcentury ranch sits on a corner lot in the cheerful Woodstock community. Love that natural light bouncing off the original hardwood floors!

Powerful Results, Without The Patriarchy: How I Negotiate 

middle finger to the patriarchy

Are you ready to ditch all the patriarchal bullshit around negotiation? I’ve navigated the BS and redefined myself as a negotiator, in real estate and everyday life, throughout my career. Hell — this shaped my philosophy as a realtor. Imagine life if blunt threats and aggressive tactics weren’t normal negotiation tactics used to get what […]

How I’m Prepping Portland Home Sellers in This Market

buyer's market

Want to make sure your home stands out in this buyer-friendly market? Keep reading to find out the five crucial things that will give you an edge when selling your home in 2023. PLUS find out your one silver lining as a seller in this market.

PROOF You Need a Stager: Four Jaw-Dropping Before & After Transformations

Portland Stager

I’ve made it no secret that I’m a staging evangelist, I will preach until my voice goes out about staging. So much so that I’ve written not one, but TWO blogs about the benefits of staging. If you read my previous blog post on Portland’s Best Stager and aren’t already convinced that Carrie Wilson is […]

Self-employed? Here’s How to Buy a House

Self-employed mortgage

Ah, self-employment… The joy and opportunity of being your own boss and setting your own hours are endless. As a self-employed person myself, I wouldn’t change it for the world. However, there is one downside that often gets pushed under the rug: buying a house when you’re self-employed is freaking hard! A lot has changed […]

50 Local Portland Gifts Under $50: 2022

$50 sure doesn’t stretch as far as it did when I first started these posts pre-pandemic, huh? But don’t worry, I’ve got you. After scouring the Internet and pounding the pavement, I’ve rustled up 50 bangin’ holiday gifting ideas for under $50 that are mostly local(ish) AND will cover everyone on your gift list…

Sweet ‘N’ Sturdy SE Cottage

Sweetly vintage and with rock solid bones, this classic “warm and cozy” cottage on an oversized lot comes with a converted garage to bump your livable square footage…

Better Than Lizzo Playing a Crystal Flute

You’ve been waiting for this. Sheer perfection in this cheerful Kenton Bungalow that spreads the style over three levels…and a bonus backyard studio. Visualize epic porch hangs in a friendly, active community…