One goal as a buyer’s agent is to help my buyers pay less for their house, but when there are other buyers competing for the same homes, sometimes my clients want to focus on being the winning offer rather than paying the least possible. At the time I’m writing this, there’s been a bit of a downturn ... » Learn More about How to Strengthen Your Offer to Purchase a Home
Real Estate
7 Strategies to Sell Your Home and Buy Another
Selling a house in Portland and planning to buy another home is exciting but overwhelming! The biggest question is where are you going to live if you sell your house. I’ve helped many people navigate this situation, and there are a few strategies to consider. Buy First Strategies Buying first ... » Learn More about 7 Strategies to Sell Your Home and Buy Another
The New Parkrose Life!
New year, new look, and new business! I started Parkrose Life in April 2019 wanting to tell stories of neighbors doing positive, often unnoticed, things for our community along with sharing a few insights and resources so that people living here or considering moving here would be inspired to ... » Learn More about The New Parkrose Life!
Preparing Your Home: To-Do before Listing Photos
One of the most daunting things about selling a home is the prospect of cleaning it up and making it look "just so" before potential buyers come traipsing in. In real estate we talk about curb appeal, but even more important now is internet appeal. A buyer might not ever pull up to your curb if he ... » Learn More about Preparing Your Home: To-Do before Listing Photos
Farm Development Open House Recap
The third and final community meeting about the Parkrose-Argay Development Study took place at Parkrose Middle School last night. To get caught up on what’s developed so far, read my recap of the last community event. I represent Historic Parkrose and the Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association on ... » Learn More about Farm Development Open House Recap