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Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 9 2022
This week I hiked from Multnomah Falls to Larch Mountain Summit to bring you this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Update. I decided to do show you more of the trail and share about my rough first date with this hike :). Enjoy!...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 8 2022
True and I ventured to the Wahkeena Falls spring in the Columbia River Gorge to bring you this week's Portland Real Estate Update. This serene spot is the origination point for the gorgeous Wahkeena Falls. The Wahkeena Falls-Multnomah Falls hike is a great hike with...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 7 2022
This week True and I summited Hamilton Mtn. and then took the back way down through the saddle for a sweet 9 mile loop. There was a surprising amount of ice and snow near the top which got her super excited. Just behind me in this video, you can see the "saddle of the...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 6 2022
I snowshoed to Frog Lake Butte this week to bring you this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Update. It was a steep ascent but rewarded us with an epic tree-framed view of Mt. Hood. I never get tired of summitting a hill and seeing that mountain. Enjoy the stats!...
Portland ~ The Million Dollar Baby
“Change is inevitable, growth is optional.” John C. Maxwell Portland has been and still is the "baby city" of the West Coast. Until recently, it felt more like a big small town than a major city. There...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 5 2022
It was crazy gorgeous ☀️ and 🌬 today on our Boy Scout Ridge to Timberline Trail hike today. No one in sight for the upper part of the journey. 🙌 January Portland Oregon Real Estate 🏡 Stats are out! It was a challenge to find a...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 4 2022
Had a great hike around and to Coyote Wall today to bring you my Portland Oregon Real Estate 🏡 Update. Now that I am licensed in WA as well, I couldn't resist showing you this creek side 💦, pet-friendly 🐍 apartment with a gorge and waterfall...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 3 2022
It's amazing that just 29 minutes from my home in Portland, I can be in such a gorgeous setting hiking to Angels Rest and then to Devils Rest in the Columbia River Gorge. I am so pleased to bring you this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Update from such a beautiful...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 2 2022
Snow shoeing ❄️ Tom, Dick and Harry Mtn. today was quite the adventure. We've hiked it many times but today kicked our butts. 9 miles in 5 ft. of snow of climbing, scrambling, bushwhacking, falling, wind, profusely sweating, laughing, swearing, snow up...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 1 2022
I am SO excited to start 2022 off bringing you my weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update Episode 1 from snowy, beautiful Eastern Oregon. My goal is to bring you weekly updates from stunning places offering both valuable information and a taste of beautiful Oregon...
As One Door Shuts Another Opens
“Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Being a Realtor involves A LOT of doors. Literally thousands of them over the years. Some open easily; others take a special...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 43 2021
Ahhhh Nature... You are so rejuvenating! I am SO grateful to have Forest Park a short drive away for the days I can't make it to the mountains. Enjoy the November Portland Oregon Real Estate stats from the trees, mosses and plenty of mud of Forest Park!...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 42 2021
It was so sweet to bask in the sun ☀️outside of White Salmon today. We explored Weldon Wagon Trail. It seemed appropriate to bring you the Portland Oregon Real Estate 🏡 stats from WA since this week I am taking my Washington Broker exam....
Out of My Comfort Zone
"A body continues in its state of rest, or in uniform motion in a straight line, unless acted upon by a force." Newton's First Law of Motion It was the end of October and I had recently returned from Trip No. 3 in a little over a month. First it was a family visit to...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 41 2021
We explored part of The Gorge Trail on this cloudy day. It was an 11 mile hike through forest , around mossy hillsides of boulders with views of the river and Wind Mtn. Sellers took a big pause during Thanksgiving week with new listing volume dropping 62%. Enjoy the...
Pam’s Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 40 2021
It felt so great today to get out in the fresh air and climb Dog Mountain. This is one of our repeat hikes that we always enjoy despite what time of year it is. The past two weeks has presented many obstacles due to my hand surgery and climbing dog mountain with pins...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update: Episode 39 2021
After being in Vegas this week and then getting attacked by that dog yesterday I really wanted to get out in nature and reset. Bruce looked at me like I was crazy when I left the house early this morning but that's certainly not the first time I've gotten that look....
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 38 2021
There is ALOT of limestone in Austin Texas! They build houses, pillars, walls and more out of limestone here. It only seemed appropriate to bring you this week's Portland Real Estate Update from this cool limestone cave we found on our hike outside of Dripping Springs...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 37 2021
Indian Point is most spectacular when the mix or clouds, fog and sun blend perfectly together. That happened this week and we had the spot to ourselves!!! Enjoy this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Update from another gorgeous PNW spot....
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 36 2021
So grateful for the gorgeous hike today with Bruce Lee Brickman, Arturo and my Girls. 🙏🏻 Arturo and I have explored Indian Heaven Wilderness from every direction now. This place is magical 💫 in the fall. 🍂 Enjoy this week's Portland...
Pam’s Weekly Porltand Real Estate Update: Episode 25 2021
Indian Heaven Wilderness is magical 💫 🧚🏽♀️ this time of year. 🍁 Crisp, cool air and sun.... THE BEST! 🧡  Enjoy this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Update from Sawtooth Mountain. 🏔...
House Drama-Karma: A Story of Houses and People
Whether you relate to drama or karma it all plays out the same in the world of real estate. CHAPTER 1 It all started with a growing family. My Friend was going to lose it if she didn't get more space. Followed by an Instagram post that some IG "friends" were selling...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 34 2021
The sun ☀️ and water 💦 were glorious on Reeder Beach on Sauvie Island this morning! The Girls 🐾🐾 cracked me up with their antics. Wait until the end when Bhakti starts showing off. 😂  Enjoy this week's Portland Oregon...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 33 2021
True votes Indian Heaven Wildeness as her #1 ❤️ hike of the season. 13 miles, 20 lakes and many alpine meadows. We ❤️❤️❤️ it! Enjoy this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate 🏡 update from Blue Lake...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update: Episode 32 2021
The mountain ⛰ decided to peak out just in time for a dinner picnic at Lost Lake 🛶 last evening. I really do love 💙 this special spot. Bruce and I had a rare evening car camping 🏕 just the two of us. The 🐾🐾 we're hanging...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 31 2021
We finally made it to the Lewis River Falls this week! It was about a 9 mile hike from the Lower, Middle and Upper Falls and then we meandered to Quartz Creek until a wash out in the trail made us turn around. The falls and water was utterly gorgeous!! Well worth the...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 30 2021
The YogaBug 🐞 office is truly mobile!!! We finally got the trailer out for a couple nights of camping!!! 🏕 Beverly Beach State Park was gorgeous and a short walk to the Ocean 🌊. Enjoy this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Update! 🏡...
Staying in the Flow of Portland’s Selling Seasons
"When is the best time to sell a home in Portland?" This past week we voyaged out in the YogaBug mobile office for two beautiful nights on the Oregon Coast...our first adventure in Lil' Bug!!! During the 3-hour drive Bruce and I talked about how both of us were...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update: Episode 29 2021
It was perfect weather ☀️ to hike Cooper Spur today. This hike goes up to 9000 ft. elevation, has almost no solid ground the whole way up (sand, stone, scree 🤪) and is exposed most of the way to the sun and wind. The glaciers are MAGNIFICENT!!!...
It’s DOGA Time!: The Kick-Off Event for The Portland Dog Boneanza
We are SO excited to announce that we are holding the 3rd Annual Portland Dog Boneanza this year which means that it’s DOGA (doggie yoga) time again! Last year we had to cancel due to COVID, so we are thrilled to host this tail-wagging fun dog party again on Alberta...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 28 2021
I summited South Sister 🗻 today with my hiking partner Arturo. Due to the heat wave 🥵 and exposed and challenging nature of this hike I was a little nervous. Unusual for me... The books say it's a 11.6 mile hike with a 5000 foot elevation gain. My...
Portland Through the Eyes of A Tourist
“We begin to learn wisely when we're willing to see the world from other people's perspective." ~Toba Beta My newsletter is a little late this month but for good reason.... My one and only sister Vickie was in town this past week. The ongoing joke between Bruce and...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 27 2021
Yocum Ridge offers some of the best views of Mt. Hood 🗻 and the wildflower 🌼 fields were bursting with color yesterday. This is one of my favorite hikes. 21 miles round-trip and a 3000 foot elevation gain. Let's just say we didn't see many people which...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update: Episode 26 2021
My ❤️ was bursting today as True 🐾 and I paddle boarded around Lost Lake 💦with my Sis Vickie McCullough. It's the first time True was on a paddle board and she did amazing!!! Vic kayaked for the first time and did awesome too!!! Mt. Hood...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 25 2021
Sitting amongst the glaciers..... It's a trip to hear a glacier move behind you. I am continually in awe of the beauty 🌲 of Oregon and the ability to leave my home and with some effort be sitting next to a mountain 🗻 glacier by mid-day. Pretty epic....
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 24 2021
Eagle Creek 🦅 Trail is finally open after 4 years of beginning to heal from the Gorge fire. This is such an incredibly beautiful trail with multiple waterfalls 🌲🌿💦☀️ and the tunnel behind Twin Falls is serious fun! Enjoy...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 23 2021
This week the Ocean was calling and we jumped in!! It was our first surf play date this year but will definitely not be the last. How fun to bring you this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate news from Indian beach and catch a little wave for you!! Hope to see you out...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 22 2021
From the summit of Mt. St. Helens!!!🏔 Yesterday I had the great pleasure of hiking Mt. St. Helens with three incredible people 💛💛💛. The weather was perfect starting with clouds ☁️ and mist early on and clearing to blue...
Beat the Heat: PNW Swimming Holes
Beat the Heat : PNW Swimming Holes "It's a sure sign of summer if the chair gets up when you do." - Walter Winchell Happy Holy HOT Summer!!! I usually wait until mid-July to post my latest swimming hole list but there is no time to waste this year with this record...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 21 2021
Oh Mt. Hood 🏔, you are magnificent ❤️!! We hiked a lollipop loop up to Gnarl Ridge on the east side of the mountain. It was quite the obstacle course this time! River crossings 💦, Boulder climbing, lots of snow ❄️ and more....
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 20 2021
I must have said "WOW!!!" 🤯 at least a dozen times today. We hiked the north side of Mt. St. Helens 🏔 - what was the blast zone about 36 years ago. It's a 2 hr. drive from Portland but I feel like it's one of the most stunning areas that we have...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update: Episode 19 2021
The ultra-low tide in Neskowin created a stunning spot to bring you this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Update. The light was perfect, tide pools beautiful and the ghost forest is amazing. If you have never seen the ghost forest on the beach add it to your bucket...
The Slot Canyon Story
Often the only way out is through..... One September afternoon, Bruce, our dear friend Tim and I landed in Phoenix and jumped into a huge white Suburban headed out for a two week road trip through the Southwest. First stop... Escalante National Park, UT. Tim wanted to...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update: Episode 18 2021
This week I ventured to the summit of Augspurger Mtn. to bring you the stats~ at least that was my intention. If you are saying, “Where is that?” you are not alone. I am finding that 14 mile, 4000 ft. elevation gain hikes are not so popular 😊 but I happen to...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update: Episode 17 2021
The buzz word in real estate this past week was "bubble." With prices escalating and a seaming unrelenting inventory crisis, I am asked regularly if this is a bubble and are we headed for a big downturn. From the top of Table Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge, I...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 16 2021
This week we went back to Dog Mountain to catch the balsam root in full bloom. This mountain never disappoints and always offers a great cardio workout!!! We love to take the back way down towards Augspurger Mountain to add some extra miles and miss the crowds. If you...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 15 2021
Crazy GORGEOUS 🌼🏔. Bringing you my Portland Oregon Real Estate 🏡 Weekly Update from Tom McCall Reserve. Enjoy! 🐞 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxO-RaAXe90
What’s Driving the Housing Shortage?
This week I heard that "UNPRECEDENTED" word again... Monday morning my phone rang. It was the listing agent of the new construction home my clients had been under contract on for almost 2 months with a close date of less than a month away. The agent started out, "In...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update: Episode 14 2021
🌷🌷🌷 Tulips and Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update 🏡🏡🏡 from the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. The yearly festival is still happening but you need tickets this year to attend. SO beautiful. The purple tulips were my...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update: Episode 13 2021
What an epic day to do the Larch Mtn Hike and share the latest Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update! 🏔 (15 miles round trip and a 4000 ft. elevation gain) It was cold 🥶 and windy 💨 at the top which makes remembering a bunch of numbers more...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update: Episode 12 2021
Enjoy this week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update from a gorgeous basalt formation with waterfall to boot on the Pacific Crest Trail! Perhaps no news is good news in that the number of new and pending listings stay steady. When will the market peak?...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update: Episode 11 2021
It was a pleasure to bring you the week's Portland Oregon Real Estate Market stats from Wind Mt. Trail... The moment when the trees clear🌲 and suddenly you can see the view! 💫 A little inspiration for my Buyers ❤️...
Tips from An Experienced “Climber”
"We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success." — Henry David Thoreau I recently hiked Dog Mountain on a gorgeous spring day. Despite its relatively short distance, the steep 2800 ft. elevation gain once again...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update: Episode 10 2021
Spring is officially upon us and as usual weekends are for real estate in our household!!! Big news here though, both Bruce and I got our COVID vaccines yesterday. His was scheduled and mine came from showing up where I wasn’t invited, asking politely but firmly and...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update: Episode 9 2021
Tamanawas Falls ❄️ was the perfect spot to bring you the Portland Real Estate Market update during this fast-paced week. The creek and falls is calming and the hike is grounding. We all need a good dose of that these days. I continue to cheer on the...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update: Episode 8 2021
☔️ Weather conditions 💦... Portland Real Estate Market conditions🔥🏡.... what do they have in common? Enjoy the stats from Sauvie Island with the Girls🐾🐾🐞 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRdNhtpig9g...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update: Episode 7 2021
Pam brings her weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update to you from the iconic Haystack Rock on Cannon Beach. Rather than heading off to the snowy mountain to bring you the stats, she headed to the sunny beach. It seemed like a great alternative this week...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Market Update: Episode 6 2021
What a trip it was to bring you the Portland Real Estate stats from The Tilly Jane A-Frame on the Tilly Jane Trail today. ❄️💨 My friend Arturo and I snow shoed about 3 miles up with a 2000 ft. elevation gain in 5-6 ft snow depth to get to this...
The Tampon and Wine Story
A True Story..... It all came down on NE Emerson St. I was strolling home one Saturday afternoon after teaching yoga and spontaneously decided to stop by the store to pick up a couple of things. While checking out the cashier asked, “Would you like a bag?” Being a...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update: Episode 5 2021
Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate takes great joy in bringing you the latest Portland Oregon Real Estate news from gorgeous PNW spots. This week was just WOW!!! Framed by a crystal blue sky, Mt. Hood was stunning this week during our snow shoeing adventures to Boy...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update: Episode 4 2021
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
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update: Episode 3 2021
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...
Pam’s Weekly Portland Oregon Real Estate Update: Episode 2 2021
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...
Another Yellow Light
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.......
2021 Episode 1: Pam’s Weekly Market Update from Beautiful Places
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...
Things Are LOOKing UP
Keep looking up. That's the secret of life... Snoopy With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination and the promise of a New Year, things are looking up. I've been reminded recently that...
3 WAYS TO BUY AND SELL IN A SELLERS MARKET
The thought of both selling and buying simultaneously in a sellers market can be VERY intimidating. This video shows how three of my clients have successfully negotiated this experience in the past month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1nVqASZvBs
Crazy Low Inventory: A Seasonal Real Estate Market Shift in Portland Or Not?
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...
Gratitude for the Golden Child
“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." ...
WEEK 35: Portland Real Estate News from the Salmon River Trail
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...
WEEK 34: On Our 20th Wedding Anniversary We Bring You This Week’s Portland Real Estate News
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....
WEEK 33: Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate News from Indian Heaven Wilderness
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...
Tour 1144 SE Spokane Street with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
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....
Tour 3570 S River Parkway Unit 1901 with Pam Blair 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
WEEK 32: Is the Portland Real Estate Market Cooling Down A Bit?
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....
SERENITY NOW!!! SERENITY NOW!!!
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...
WEEK 31: Inventory is at an ALL-TIME LOW in Portland!!!
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...
WEEK 30: The Latest Portland Real Estate News from Ape Canyon at Mt. St. Helens
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...
WEEK 29: Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Update from Haystack Rock
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...
WEEK 28: IT’S RAINING!!! YAY! Portland Real Estate Stats on a Welcome Rainy Day
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....
WEEK 27: Portland Real Estate Stats from Heceta Head Lighthouse
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...
WEEK 26: Puppy Dug and Pam Bringing Your Weekly Portland Real Estate Update
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 ...
WEEK 24: Portland Weekly Market Stats from Devil’s Peak Fire Tower
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...
WEEK 25: Portland Real Estate Update from A Waterfall on Mt. Hood
Pam brings you her weekly update on the Portland Real Estate Market from under a waterfall on Mt. Hood. Stay safe and fun this Labor Day Weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rciY_orL6l0
Best September Hikes and Rides
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir Anyone who watches me in any form knows that I am an avid outdoors person. Hike, bike, climb, paddle, swim... Whatever form it may take, if it gets me outside I am all in....
YogaBug Beach Yoga at the WomanUP! Virtual Conference COMING SOON!!!!
I am thrilled and honored to be leading Morning Yoga and Meditaion on the virtual beach at the WomanUP!® 2020 Virtual Experience Sept 1-3!!!! It is going to be amazing! WomanUP!® Ladies and Gents join me at 7am each day to get centered, grounded and energized so we...
WEEK 23: Portland Real Estate Update with Pam Blair at Paradise Park
This week's Portland stats hike too me to Paradise Park at the base of Mt. Hood. The alpine air, wildflowers and views were spectacular. Enjoy what's happening in the Portland Real Estate Market from a beautiful place....
WEEK 22: Portland Real Estate News from the Banks-Vernonia Trail
This week I biked the Banks-Vernonia Trail for the first time. It is typically a 40-mile round trip experience but they are doing some work at mile 15 so we enjoyed 30 miles of biking. If you are not prone to nausea and don't mind looking up my nose... enjoy the...
WEEK 21: Wildflowers and Portland and National Real Estate News with Pam of YogaBug Real Estate
This week Pam and True take you to the top of Silver Star Mountain to bring you wildflowers and the latest Portland and National real estate news. The fog obscured the views but the flowers did not disappoint! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CgyCfJgpxY&t=5s...
WEEK 20: Cooling Off After a HOT 🔥 Week in Portland Real Estate
Cooling down in the creek 💦 after a HOT🔥 week in Portland Real Estate. Bringing you the Portland Real Estate scene from Glisan Creek which starts at the Glisan Glacier right behind me! Arturo Lask and I hiked McNeil Point yesterday and it was HOT, full...
Tour 7522 SW Barnes Rd. Unit F with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
This dapper little condo in the Sylvan Heights neighborhood is such an incredible opportunity! Move-in-ready and cute as a button, this condo is going to be a find for someone soon! The Sylvan Heights Condos are conveniently located off of SW Barnes Road. and include...
Tour 3570 SW River Parkway Unit 2101 with Pam of YogaBug Real Estate
VIEWS~VIEWS~VIEWS Did I mention that the views are breathtaking? This exquisite South Waterfront condo offers a luxury condo living experience like none other. The 760 sq. ft. terrace is rare with city, mountain and river views and a sense of privacy that is unique to...
WEEK 19: Portland Real Estate Stats from the Base of 2 Glaciers
Yesterday my friend Arturo and I hiked Barrett Spur in the Mt. Hood Wilderness Area. Barrett Spur is the imposing mass that you can see off the left (north) side of Mt. Hood. It was an 11 mile hike with a 3100 ft. elevation gain with lots of adventure. We listened to...
The Best PNW Swimming Holes
"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...
WEEK 18: Stunning View from Mt. Hood and the Latest in Portland Real Estate
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...
YogaBug Featured on Award-Winning Podcast with Bill Risser
I had the great honor of being interviewed by Bill Risser for his award-winning podcast, The Real Estate Sessions Podcast. Thank you Bill for digging deep into my past and making me feel like we were sitting in my living room getting to know one another rather than on...
WEEK 17: The Portland Market’s Feeling the Summer Heat
As the temperatures finally rise in Portland and summer settles in, the Portland real estate market is HOT!!! Is this the "spring" that we missed due to COVID-19 and will the momentum last? Pam brings you the latest monthly and weekly stats from the river....
WEEK 16: From Mt. St. Helens~Pam’s Weekly Market Update During COVID-19
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
Humility Wins: A True Story
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...
WEEK 15: Pam’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19
It has been an intense week in real estate with what seems like a tidal wave of activity hitting the Portland Real Estate Market. What are the weekly stats showing us? Brought to you from Reeder Beach on Sauvie Island with True and Bhakti!!...
WEEK 14: Pam’s Weekly Portland Market Update During COVID-19
This week's market update theme is The Road Less Traveled. Pam shares why as well as weekly, monthly and year-over-year Portland statistics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz1CrKc9pvo
WEEK 13: Pam’s Weekly Portland Market Update During COVID-19
It has been a week of restlessness and movement national and locally. Perhaps the COVID-dam has broke and the river is beginning to flow again. What does this mean now and moving forward? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xmsYO-Gsts&t=11s
Pam’s Weekly Portland Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 12
This past week has been powerful and intense. Here are my unedited thoughts and some Portland real estate stats that I hope you find helpful and supportive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg_xKu58FCU&t=9s
Pam’s Weekly Portland Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 11
The Portland Real Estate Market continues to take baby steps towards recovery from the impact of COVID-19. This week showed more modest gains but we are headed in a positive direction! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ygga9ooF-0&t=10s
COVID Made Me Do It: Confessions of a Realtor
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’s Weekly Portland Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 10
A little more inventory, a lot more activity... Portland's seller's market has certainly been affected by COVID-19 but multiple offers are still in the air. Pam shares the latest stats locally and nationally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L0_I70kDyg
April 2020 Portland Real Estate Stats with Pam Blair of YogaBug
Pam shares the year over year numbers regarding the Portland Real Estate Market. Despite the significant effect that COVID-19 has had on the market short term, Portland is still a sellers market. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C65lMeuhsb4
Pam Blair’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqV-H4-PFX0 Sellers were less active and buyers were making decision this past week! Pam fills you in on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the Portland Real Estate Market.
Pam Blair’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 8
Things are looking up this week locally! Tune in to my latest Portland real estate market video and let us know if we can be of service in ANY way!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BsG6FALarU&feature=youtu.be
Pam Blair’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 7
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!!!...
Pam Blair’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 6
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?
The Hamster Wheel vs. The Sternwheeler
"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 Blair’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVStNNvoiOs Could we be settling into a new norm in the Portland real estate market during week 5 of the COVID-19 pandemic? How is the market reacting under these conditions? Pam offers her insights for this week.
Pam Blair’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 4
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’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 3
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
Pam Blair’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 2
"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’s Weekly Portland Real Estate Market Update During COVID-19: WEEK 1
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
YogaBug Real Estate Home Tips: Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
Our Old Home Tip of the day is about Underground Storage Tanks (UST). We often deal with UST's during a real estate transaction. Stay informed and let us know if you have any questions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_nA3j7P8YM
The Year of the Rat: Change is in The Air
"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...
YogaBug Visits Woodblock Chocolate Factory and Cafe in Historic Irvington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gj5YnTMvWI I had the deliciously delightful experience of visiting Woodblock Chocolate Manufactory & Café on NE 17th St. in Irvington yesterday and fell in LOVE!!! It’s one of those humble spots in that you just have no idea what...
January 2020 Portland Real Estate Stats with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
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.
YogaBug Visits Fly Awake Tea House in the Mississippi Neighborhood
A friend of mine introduced me to Fly Awake Tea House off of Mississippi Street last year and just recently Bruce and I went back. This hidden gem of a tea house invites us to redefine what afternoon tea is about. The intimate, cozy, purposeful environment helps you...
Unicorn Sightings in Portland!!!
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...
November 2019 Portland Real Estate Stats with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
How did the Portland Real Estate Market fair as 2019 rolls on out and 2020 rolls on in? Pam and the team bring you the stats from a foggy Forest Park hike. https://youtu.be/F7LMn8LHtsE
Lipstick Matters: The Value of Staging
"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...
October 2019 Portland Real Estate Stats with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
How are things fairing this fall in the Portland Metro Real Estate Market? Get the stats from Pam from the oh so cute and cozy YogaBug Office! https://youtu.be/UUmG0Qqbl-8
Tour 5342 SE Henderson with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFH6FuzWSLY Tour 5342 SE Henderson with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate. This home is located in the Darlington-Brentwood neighborhood.
Build the Boat and Let the River Take You
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...
July 2019 Portland Real Estate Stats from Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
As the heat index rises in Portland, what is the current temperature of the Portland Real Estate Market? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_j3X_UYdio
There’s No Place Like Home: The Portland Dog Boneanza
"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...
Pam Blair of Yogabug Real Estate Explains iBuyers and Instant Offers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKFz4UjNdkw Pam recently returned from Inman Connect Las Vegas where the topic of Instant Offers and iBuyers was a hot topic. She shares her knowledge and wants to know what your questions are on this topic?
YogaBug Real Estate Presents the 2nd Annual Portland Dog Boneanza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MBE0tAcgkI Calling all Portland Pups!!! Grab your human and join us for a HUGE dog PARTY on Alberta Street! YogaBug Real Estate presents THE PORTLAND DOG BONEANZA!!! Sat. Sept 14th from 9:30am-1pm. Kick-off the party with DOGA with Pam...
6 Cupcakes and 5 Yogis: The Power of Choice
"May your choices reflect your hopes not our fears." Nelson Mandela I have had anxiety about traveling alone since I was young. My family didn't travel so home was what I knew. First, it happened when I volunteered at Easter Seals Camp for a few weeks in the summer...
Best Ever Summer Swimming Spots
"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...
May 2019 Portland Metro Real Estate Stats with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
Pam's childhood besties help bring you the latest real estate market activity in the Portland Metro Area. Pam got overly excited 🙂 The average appreciated increased 20K over last month instead of 50K. If you want to know what your home is worth, reach out to Pam at...
Tour 2937 SE Waverleigh Blvd. Unit 3 with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
Pam gives you a tour of this dapper condo in the SE Portland neighborhood of Richmond. Great location, great space, deeded parking space and walk to Clinton, Division, Target and more!!! Enjoy the tour! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBrgQ8VqjPE
Tour 3016 NE 11th Ave. with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
Our latest listing 3016 NE 11th Ave. is a great opportunity for someone looking for a project in a beautiful, close-in neighborhood. This home is 3 beds plus a den and 1.5 baths. It is recently listed at $450,000. Email for more details!!! It is listed as a HOT...
April 2019 Portland Metro Real Estate Stats
The Portland spring real estate market is HOT even though inventory is up from last year and appreciation is down. https://youtu.be/YBQ2GPHOQ7g
Tour 1500 SW Park Ave. Unit 218 with Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate
Tour 1500 SW Park Ave. Unit 218 with Pam! This 2 bedroom unit in the University Park Condominiums is centrally located in the famed Cultural District of Downtown Portland. Walk to the Art Museum, theatre, year-round Farmers Market, cafes, shops and more!!...
Tour 505 SW Bancroft Street with Pam Blair of Yogabug Real Estate
I just adore our new listing at 505 SW Bancroft Street. See why!!! https://youtu.be/A7qZi8Sm-YE
Unplug and Reconnect: A YogaBug Yoga Retreat
I am SO excited to FINALLY being offering my first yoga retreat. I wanted it to be accessible and for all levels. This week I toured Heaven and Earth Retreats in Banks, OR. This place is absolutely perfect!! The retreat is from Nov 15-17th and more details will be...
Pee Pants and The Beach House: The Forced Rest
"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...
Pam Blair Features A Laurelhurst Home on Touring Tuesdays
YogaBug Real Estate features a special home in Laurelhurs/NE Portland for Tuesday Tour. https://youtu.be/gzI--XXSNEQ
Tour 100 NE Ivy Street: YogaBug Real Estate Newest Listing
Our newest listing 100 NE Ivy Street is a gorgeous 2013 town home by Street of Dreams Builder Exceptional Homes by Andre. Listed $600,000 3 bed/3.1 bathroom. https://youtu.be/bbt2tI9MFFs
March 2019 Portland Metro Real Estate Stats
Spring has sprung in the Portland Metro Real Estate Market and houses are selling!!! If you are curious about what your home is worth, reach out to us for a complimentary market analysis. https://youtu.be/lUffUO827Fs
Uncovering a Secret Room in a NE Portland Home: Pam Blair Shows Homes
My clients and I did a world-wind tour of NE and SE Portland real estate a couple of weekends ago. To our delight, on the last house I noticed a "bookshelf" askew and with a touch found a delightful secret room behind it. SO MUCH FUN!!! ...
Best Spring Wildflower Hikes Around Portland
We are so fortunate to live in the Pacific Northwest with all of its natural beauty including breathtaking spring wildflowers. Below are YogaBug's 5 favorite spring hikes where the wildflower display will be spectacular!!! Note that the peak month to visit each area...
The Big Gamble
“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. ...
High Tide and the Portland Real Estate Market
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 ...
7 Great Reasons to Retire in Portland
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...
January Portland Metro Real Estate Stats in a Nutshell
https://youtu.be/zTvBMot8ALU Pam delivers the January Portland Metro Real Estate Stats in a nutshell on a GORGEOUS February day!!! Call us for more detailed info on your neighborhood!
This Little Piggy Went to The Market
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...
Alisa Fairbanks of PaleoInPDX Makes Her Creamy Mexican Dip with Bruce Brickman as Her Assistant!!!
Everyone had a great time at the kick-off of our 2019 YogaBug Real Estate Wellness Series event on Saturday. Alisa Fairbanks of PaleoInPDX did a killer job of sharing her recipes and delicious Paleo food while keeping us all entertained. Bruce was a good sport and...
2018 Year-End Portland Real Estate Numbers Through A Realtors Eyes
https://youtu.be/tzo8-hogwhI
God Send Me A Sign!!!
On a clear, October evening I stepped out into the middle of a quiet North Portland street to wait for my clients. It was a gorgeous, still night. Out of the corner of my eye I saw movement. Something had emerged from a yard about a half of a block away and was...
Healthy Comfort Food and Helpful Hacks to Make it Happen by Alisa Fairbanks: The 2019 YogaBug Wellness Series
Join Us for Our Next YogaBug Real Estate Wellness Talk Alisa Fairbanks presents Healthy Comfort Food and Helpful Hacks to Make it Happen Saturday Jan. 26th 1-2pm 1902 SE Morrison St. Portland OR 97214 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! Comfort food is generally thought of...
Thank You 2018!!! Hello 2019!!!!
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,...
Humbled By A Car
"It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself." Eleanor Roosevelt In late October, the original YogaBug-mobile engine blew after 285,000 miles and 19 years of service. It took me a couple of weeks of mourning or procrastinating, before...
One-Click Lindsey of PDX Small Business Network Podcast Interviews YogaBug
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...
Images of a More Sustainable Portland Real Estate Market are on the Horizon?
The statistics are showing that the Portland Real Estate Market is moving towards a more sustainable market. What does this mean? If you have any specific questions about your home or neighborhood, please reach out. We'd love to help!!!...
Pam Gives a Tour of 7128 NE 8th Ave. in the Historic Dekum Triangle Neighborhood
Our newest listing is located in the Historic Dekum Triangle Neighborhood just steps away from Woodlawn Coffee, The Fire House and Breakside Brewery. Walk to Woodlawn Park, yoga and more!!! Totally move-in ready!!! https://youtu.be/e3t_PdDzP7c ...
What’s Down the Road for Real Estate: Facts and Predictions
"Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge" Lao Tzu, 6th Century BC Chinese Poet Every November I attend The First American Economic Forecast with Mr. John Mitchell at the Hilton in downtown Portland. For 1 1/2 hours, this guy...
The Great Domino Effect: The Deal of the Year
"The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment." Tony Roberts It all started with a lovely drive in the Oregon countryside. When my clients and I walked into the first house that day, I got "THAT" feeling~the feeling I only get every once in a...
What’s shifting and shaking in the maze of the Portland Real Estate Market?
Pending sales are down and inventory is up! What does it all mean? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGSFFAyhyc0&t=1s
Breathtaking Fall Hikes In and Around Portland
"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." John Muir In my opinion there is no better way to enjoy the vibrant colors, crisp air and quiet of fall than on the trail. Below are some incredible fall hikes in and around Portland all offering...
Cranes, Planes and Automobiles: A Portland Summer
"The only thing that is constant is change." Heraclitus of Ephesus If the word "change" makes your skin crawl, you are not alone. We Portlanders have had quite the summer of the "C" word. Since Mr. Heraclitus insists that change is inevitable, below are some...
THE CLIMB: A Perspective on Portland’s Real Estate Market
What goes up must come down.... A few weeks ago, my friend Arturo and I hiked Silver Star Mountain. It offers one of the best 360 degree summits within a day's drive of Portland. As we flew down the highway towards the trailhead, we were stoked because the day was...
YogaBug Real Estate Presents the First Annual Portland Dog Boneanza!!!
On Saturday May 19th, YogaBug presented the First Annual Portland Dog Boneanza on Alberta Street!!! After 5 months of planning, one incredible dog-filled day transpired full of ear-to-ear smiles, constant wags, kisses and belly laughter. Dogs and humans of all ages,...
What’s HOT and What’s Not: Portland Neighborhood Appreciation Rates
If you are wondering what's HOT and what's not with regards to appreciation in the Portland Metro Area, this map shows it. Portland Monthly recently had an article on appreciation rates in the Portland Metro Area and this map contains their findings. These are...
YogaBug Chats with Adria of Thicket
https://youtu.be/Zm6Z0ZPIoY4 Have you heard of Thicket off of Alberta Street? You need to go!!! I LOVE this little garden shop to pieces! Adria the owner is just as sweet as her garden shop so make sure you say "Hi" when you stop by. She...
Lemons to Mai Tais: An Incredible Adventure
What could be better than delivering keys to clients who live in Kauai? It's true. In March we flew to Kauai, rented a Mustang convertible and hand delivered Lisa and Dan the keys to their new home in Portland. This trip was one of those spontaneous ideas that popped...
Announcing The First Annual Portland Dog Boneanza!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO7gg03B8Wc&feature=youtu.be I am SO excited to announce The First Annual Portland Dog Boneanza on May 19th!!! YogaBug Real Estate has put together a day of fun for all Portland dogs and their humans!! The day starts Carioca Bowls...
YogaBug Chats with Donna of Guardino Gallery on Alberta
Donna Guardino has been an Alberta Arts resident and gallery owner for over 20 years. She has seen ALOT of change during that time and was a pioneer in the Alberta Arts Movement. I had the pleasure of chatting with her about Guardino Gallery. The gallery offers...
YogaBug Chats with Naomi of Twenty Six Cafe
We recently moved to Irvington and when I realized that this gem of a coffee shop was around the corner, I said, "YES!!!" Naomi of Twenty Six Café has created a space for local art, great coffee and community. Visit Twenty Six Café!!!...
February Stats!
Inventory is up a bit but the market is still moving fast!!! Call us if you are wondering about the best time to buy or sell in Portland!!
Blind Love and Uncertainty: A Potent Cocktail
A man stands looking across a room and before his eyes is the most beautiful woman that he has ever seen in his life. He doesn't know a thing about her but she is perfect and he is sure of it. That is the beginning of the story. My colleague and I cover for each...
YogaBug Chats with Danelle and Gretchen of Bikram Yoga on Fremont Street
I loved visiting with and interviewing Danelle and Gretchen of Bikram Yoga on Fremont Street. They were so welcoming, kind and present and have created a beautiful Portland yoga space. https://youtu.be/0YtrgU-wKIU
Inventory Increases in the Portland Metro Real Estate Market
Why did inventory increase in the Portland Metro Real Estate Market? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgzUYyzoX4g&t=5s
Hot Summer Stats from Portland Metro Real Estate Market!
The latest Portland Metro Real Estate Stats from a Coquille Beach in Bandon, OR. It she market HOT or is it cooling down? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N74IFYNALXk&t=4s
YogaBug Visits Suite 6 Boutique on Alberta
Suite 6 Boutique on Alberta is by far my favorite place to buy affordable, designer clothes and accessories. Owner Nina Bucci is a little camera shy but she has no shortage of flair for picking local and international designers who WOW me. Check it out! ...
YogaBug Chats with Augusta of Namaste on Williams
Augusta Fishman has created a gorgeous, relaxing studio at Namaste on Williams (NOW) with some incredibly talented teachers. She was a complete delight to interview! We love our yoga community peeps XOXO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npbvLs5Y2tY&t=22s
What’s Happening in the Portland Real Estate Market in June?
My buddy Tim and I hiked Dog Mountain in the Gorge one hot Monday and I was more than happy to pause to bring you the latest RMLS Stats for June 2017 and take in the incredible view!!!! The average sales price is $440,200. I was lacking some oxygen and memory at...
Never Ever Settle: Merna’s Story
I enjoy being proven wrong. Sometimes anyway..... This spring, I received a call from a lovely woman referred to me by a dear friend/client. She had been earnestly looking for her Portland dream home for 4 months with another agent and sounded exasperated by the...
YogaBug Real Estate Chats with Jamie King of Flex & Flow Yoga
Jamie King oozes enthusiasm about her beautiful studio on N Skidmore in the Overlook neighborhood. Listen to what she has to say about how it all started and what happens at Flex & Flow!!! YogaBug Real Estate loves supporting our peeps in the Portland yoga...
The Jewel Box and The Cockatoos : A True YogaBug Story
Some things are just meant to be. On the rare occasion, I get excited about a home. My internal butterflies flitter and my eyes widen like a child wanting to take it all in. In February, that happened. I showed a historic Queen Anne Victorian in the heart of...
YogaBug Chats with Leah of Gladys Bikes on Alberta
If you have never been to Gladys Bikes on Alberta, you need to go!!! I bought my beloved Sweet Pea Bike here and it fits me like a glove which is no small order. They have the most amazing saddle library where you can test different bike saddles until you find the...
Portland March Market Stats from a Secret Hiking Spot
The Portland real estate market continues to be HOT so we found a cool hiking spot to refresh for the week!!! Contact us for the latest activity in your neighborhood!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq3RL1V29Sc
YogaBug Talks with Matthew and Rich of Carioca Bowls on NE Alberta
We love to eat at Carioca Bowls on NE Alberta! They serve the most amazing acai bowls and so much more!!! Rich and Matthew are awesome guys and have built a business that serves the NE Alberta Street community in which we live. You must stop by and eat some acai or...
What’s happening in the Portland Real Estate Market? March 2017
Here are the latest RMLS Portland Metro Market Statistics!! Brought to you by YogaBug Real Estate enjoying another beautiful scene- this time in Forest Park. Get outside and enjoy the Pacific NW!!!! For any more info on your neighborhood, contact us at...
YogaBug Real Estate Chats with Michelle of The Peoples Yoga
We had the great pleasure of sitting down with Michelle Sarchiapone, the owner of The Peoples Yoga, to hear about what Peoples is all about from her perspective. This low-cost studio won Studio of the Year in 2016 and offers low-cost classes with incredible teachers...
The Great Snorkeling Lesson: The Yoga of Real Estate
Sometimes an experience makes a BIG impression. Determined and happily sunburned, Bruce and I recently headed out on the search for a memorable South Maui beach snorkeling experience. We arrived early at the Po'olenalena Beach parking area, lathered on the sunscreen...
YogaBug Real Estate Chats with Karen Pride of Yoga Pearl
I had the pleasure of spending some time with and interviewing the lovely Karen Pride of Yoga Pearl. She shared with me how her vision of Yoga Pearl began, what keeps her inspired and what makes this urban studio so special. Thank you Karen for being such a visionary...
What’s Happening In the Portland Real Estate Market? Jan 2017
The dogs and I had a great time on Reeder Beach on a rainy day in February bringing you the latest Portland Real Estate Market stats! Get outside despite the weather and have fun!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd7tL9qkwAs
Are We in Another Portland Real Estate Bubble?
I get asked the ominous question regularly: Is Portland in Another Real Estate Bubble? Onlookers don't believe that Portland's rate of growth and appreciation is sustainable. Buyers fear buying and the market collapsing. Sellers fear missing the height of the market...
Winter Hikes In and Around Portland
Winter Hikes In and Around Portland One of our favorite ways to spend time outdoors in the winter is hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with the dogs. It is generally less crowded than in the summer and we seem to appreciate the fresh air even more. Below are...
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