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Pam brings you this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Update from beautiful and snowy Frog Lake Butte. Low inventory and active buyers persist decreasing time on the market and increasing prices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oxN4TanIas&t=2s  

We hiked the Coyote Wall-Labyrinth Loop today on the WA side of the Columbia River Gorge. I loved the enchanting stands of oak, dramatic basalt outcroppings, waterfalls and of course the views of the Gorge. Enjoy Portland Oregon Real Estate Update from this beautiful...

This past week brought insurrection at the Capitol and an intense storm with landslides in the Portland Metro Area. We decided to stay in the heart of the city for our weekly hike and enjoyed the 5,200 acre Forest Park. Enjoy the December 2020 Portland Oregon Real...

Most of us are pretty clear what to do when the light is green and when the light is red but it's when the light is yellow that we can get ourselves in trouble. Yellow means "CAUTION/WARNING/YIELD."  It means CHANGE. Real Estate is FULL of Yellow Light Decisions.......

Yay for ❄️❄️❄️!!! I'm so excited to bring you the weekly Portland Metro real estate statistics from another gorgeous place- the top of Tom, Dick and Harry with views of Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and more. Here...

As we head into the Portland winter months and holiday season, could inventory drop below 1.1 months worth? Given this week's stats, that seems to be a possibility. Enjoy the gorgeous view from the top of Silver Star Mountain as you get updated on the Portland Real...

“Every person who invests in well-selected real estate in a growing section of a prosperous community adopts the surest and safest method of becoming independent, for real estate is the basis of wealth."                                                                 ...

This week we ventured to the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness in Mt. Hood National Forest and hiked on the Salmon River Trailhead. The old growth trees in this area are spectacular. This weeks and months stats are in. Enjoy Portland Real Estate News from a beautiful...

On our 20th wedding anniversary, we bring to you election week's Portland Real Estate news from Multnomah Falls. There is definitely a pause in the air on many levels. How long will the pause last? Stay tuned for next week's stats....

This week we ventured into the Indian Heaven Wilderness in WA and found magic!!! We couldn't believe that we had never explored this region and now are super excited to come back. It was a joy to bring this week's Portland Metro Real Estate stats from this glorious...

Experience the HEART of the beloved Sellwood neighborhood with this fully-remodeled Diving Dutch Colonial. With almost 3000 finished sq. ft. of living space, this bright/lovely home will delight you. Enjoy a personal tour with Pam of YogaBug Real Estate....

VIEWS~VIEWS~VIEWS This highly-sought-after SE Corner Unit in Meriwether West offers mesmerizing views of Mount Hood and the river from every direction. Enjoy a personal tour with Pam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSNsAQAgqNg  

Is the Portland Real Estate market cooling down as it usually does in the fall or is this just a momentary change in stats? Enjoy the latest market update from a special waterfall on the Cape Horn Trail in the Columbia River Gorge....

It's been quite a year.... In October 2019 YogaBug Real Estate became an independent brokerage and we moved into our adorable mobile office, a 1961 re-issue Shasta Airflyte Trailer (aka Lil' Bug). It's been quite a ride since. My entire 2020 business plan was centered...

According to the September 2020 Portland Real Estate stats, inventory is at an ALL-TIME LOW in Portland. 2020 continues to prove to be an anomaly of a year with such low inventory in a time of year where inventory tends to increase. Enjoy the stats from Hamilton...

This week I bring you the Portland Real Estate News from Ape Canyon at Mt. St. Helens. My friends and I summited Mt. St. Helens on July 1st of this year in driving sleet, rain and snow. There was no view except for the few steps ahead and behind us. Today I look at a...

It is feeling like October outside and in the Portland Real Estate Market!! Typically, inventory increases this time of year and we have now had 2 weeks in a row of significantly more new listings. Will buyer demand continue to absorb this rate of inventory? Stay...

We are SO grateful for the rain!!!  It feels nourishing and hopefully is helping the fires in OR, WA and CA. As I had thought, it appears that fall is bringing a flood of new listings into the Portland Real Estate market.  This week there was a huge increase in homes....

We had the great fortune of escaping to the coast for a few days during the fires . The ocean air and old growth forest was a haven for our weary lungs.  Enjoy the weekly stats from the Heceta Head Lighthouse.  The light is the brightest light on the Oregon Coast and...

My border collie/golden retriever puppy friend Dug helped me bring you the Portland Metro Real Estate News this morning from Broughton Beach along the Columbia River. A puppy makes everything seem better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xlhr11uGKU&t=1s  ...

Enjoy this week's Portland Real Estate News from the Historic water tower at Devils Peak. It is feeling a bit like the end of summer in real estate with buyers and sellers wrapping up summer vacations and prepping for back-to-school. We shall see what September brings...

"On a hot summer day, there is no better company than a crystal clear body of water."  Sentiments from the YogaBug canine team Bhakti and True  The dog days of summer have arrived and people are flocking to the beaches and rivers in droves. The dogs and I prefer to...

This week I bring you the stats with some magical views from Mt. Hood.  Yesterday my friend Arturo and I hiked Yokum Ridge.  It is a 20-mile trek that climbs 3800 ft with the reward of wildflowers, river crossings, glaciers, breathtaking views of 5 mountains and the...

Yesterday I hiked Mt. St. Helen's in the sideways rain, sleet and snow. I was determined to bring you my market update from the top.  I hope you enjoy!  I am still thawing!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIyzwJ0EK3c  

I have literally been brought to my knees very abruptly 3 times in the last 3 weeks.  Wipeout #1  The hike was completely gorgeous with waterfalls and almost no one around when we ventured down by the stream to explore a crossing. In an instance of sheer terror, I...

Real estate is always a fascinating case study of human behavior, but particularly so during COVID-19.  First Case: There are the tenants who are pulling the "COVID Card," busting up a sale, causing financial loss to both buyers and seller mostly because they don't...

Pam offers the latest Portland Real Estate Market numbers and shares some interesting information about price appreciation predictions vs. buyer expectations during COVID-19. Subscribe to Pam's channel to stay updated on cool Portland Real Estate info and more!!!...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUxbSjvJEzY Pam shares some promising stats regarding the Portland real estate market during COVID-19  for the past week.  Also, how many Americans could not pay their rent for the month of April?

"Denial ain't just a river in Egypt."  Mark Twain March 9-21 was the epitome of my last ditch effort at living the life I had created before COVID-19. Despite a new social distancing concept, I negotiated two clients through their inspection periods collecting 8...

Pam answers some important questions about the reality of the Portland Market. How do new listings and pending listings compare to just one or two weeks ago?  How is COVID-19 affecting the Portland Real Estate Market?  Stay safe and healthy!!!...

  Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate offers a weekly update on what is happening in the Portland real estate market during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYhiUda8NOo  

 "An arch consists of two weaknesses which leaning one against the other, make a strength."  Leonardo da Vinci My last newsletter ironically addressed "change." Little did I know how swiftly and dramatically change would enter our lives in the coming weeks as our...

Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate offers an update regarding the Portland Real Estate Market during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will report weekly as things change to keep you updated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noh4bDG1vpU

 "The only constant in life is change."  Heraclitus A couple of weeks ago, I stepped into my acupuncturist's office and was downloading the latest happenings in my body and life before she inserted the well-placed needles. "I feel like EVERYTHING is changing! That...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3nN1_RGeKA Pam brings you the latest Portland Metro Real Estate Stats from Reeder Beach on Sauvie Island on a brisk winter day.

A lot of things come in cycles in my business, including unicorn sightings. Once you see a unicorn, you can't unsee it. You find yourself looking and hoping for another sighting. That was the case for two of my clients recently. Unicorn Sighting #1: Bruce and I met a...

"Flowers in the city are like lipstick on a woman-- it just makes you look better to have a little color."                                                                                        Lady Bird Johnson I've never been a fan of make-up.  My mom gently...

The greater danger for most of us isn’t that our aim is too high and miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it. Michelangelo A year ago, I sat down at Meadows Group with a bunch of my colleagues and my dear friend and escrow officer Kimberly Allen to create a...

"There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home."  Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz From as far back as I can remember, I wanted a dog. For every Christmas and birthday I hoped for a dog.  I spent endless hours on my swing set at night...

"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to meet it."                                                       ~Jonathan Winters Summer has officially arrived so throw on a suit on (or not) and spend a lingering afternoon in one of these glorious swimming spots.  If you...

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."  Anne Lamott A wise person once said that some of us need a feather and others a brick wall to wake up. I have pretty much have always taken what I lovingly refer to as the Yellow...

“Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality." Bruce Lee Just short of 20 years ago, I sat around a table at the Hummingbird Music Camp in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico with a bunch of fellow stone carvers playing a game of Scrabble. ...

It's high tide in Oceanside and just about high tide in Portland's real estate market as spring rolls in!  Inventory decreases as spring buyers enthusiastically re-enter the market.  Stay tuned for what happens as spring unfolds. https://youtu.be/xzj1f4UUhR0  ...

One my greatest pleasures as a realtor over the past 14 years in Portland, Oregon has been helping people relocate to our beautiful, vibrant city and introducing them to the wonders of the area.  You might not think of Portland as a hotbed for retirees but there are...

I am regularly asked, "How's business?"  In other words, "What is happening in the Portland market and should I be excited or concerned?" According to others, I am a walking-talking real estate barometer. My answer to that question right now is...  "this little piggy...

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2018 was a year of helping the best clients buy and sell homes, community, the First Annual Portland Dog Boneanza, many celebrations of new beginnings and acknowledgements and witnessing of endings. It was a year of yoga, health, adventure, nature, friends and family,...

In April of this year, One-Click Lindsey of PDX Small Business Network Podcast called to find out what this whole YogaBug thing was about.  I had fun chatting with her and always find it helpful to remember the beginnings and appreciate the path of YogaBug.  The part...

If you are wondering what the hottest neighborhoods in Portland currently are, this graph recently published by Portland Business Journal tells all.