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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...

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...

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  

Why did inventory increase in the Portland Metro Real Estate Market? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgzUYyzoX4g&t=5s    

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  

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!  ...

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  

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...

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...

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...

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...

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  

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...

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...

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...

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  

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...

Our Goal: Sell Your Home At Top Price, In The Shortest Amount Of Time, With The Least Amount Of Stress And Disruption To Your Life.

In September, Bruce, our friend Tim and I hiked the Grand Tetons.  They were the most majestic, stunning mountains I have ever hiked.  We set out late morning on the String Lake Trailhead with our sights on Inspiration Point and onward to Cascade Canyon- about a 10-13...

At the YogaBug office, I recently had the privilege to spend some time with a group of exceptional yogis who are moving and shaking in the yoga world. They were generous enough to share some of their wisdom when asked a relevant real estate question. "What are some...

A dear friend of mine who has been excited about buying a home this fall emailed me recently. She asked, "With the latest political unfolding we fear right now - is this is the best time to buy a home?" She is not alone in her concern. Redfin did a recent poll of 1000...

Attend Our Next YogaBug Wellness Event: POINTS AND OIL, Sun. July 10th 11am-12pm We are excited to have Karin Parramore, LAc, CH, the founder of Good Life Medicine Center on Alberta St., joining us for the next YogaBug Wellness Event!  All of our events are FREE and...

THE BEGINNING YogaBug Real Estate was born out of a naturally occurring, social experiment called, My Life. When I started selling real estate I lived outside of the city. I spent long days at the office and the yoga studio in Portland and became a regular at the...

Portlandians who live close to downtown, myself included, are witnessing Portland busting at the seams with new construction. The majority of the building is in the  apartment and leased commercial sector with a few much needed condos and single family...

If you are a woman, you have stood in the proverbial women's restroom line countless times.  Yesterday at ReFresh- a Portland conference about technology, economics and real estate- the women headed to the ladies room line during a break.  Anyone who knows me, knows...

I am a strong believer that buying or renting is a lifestyle choice with one not being a "better" lifestyle than the other.  If you live in the Portland Metro Area though, the reasons to buy are mounting.  For those considering purchasing rental property, it is an...

I've been itching to get out into my gardens  but its still January so I brought the garden inside!  These mason jar herb gardens are so fun! Place 1” of stones in bottom of Mason jars. Since Mason jars don’t have any drainage, the stones will serve as interior...

Although tiny houses ARE indeed adorable, there's a lot more to them than just looks.  Did you know..... Tiny houses are usually between 100 and 350 sq. ft.-hence the TINY emphasis! The majority of tiny houses are owned by women. Tiny houses are on wheels and...

Timing and willingness are everything……. This week I celebrated with my incredible and smart clients who closed on homes in the SE Portland neighborhood of Lents otherwise lovingly referred to as Felony Flats.  One couple closed on their first rental property and the...

The Portland housing shortage is driving up real estate prices making owning and renting out an ADU (accessory dwelling unit)  to offset mortgages attractive to homeowners and buyers. On the flip side...  according to an article in accessorydwellings.org., in...

YogaBug recently attended the 2015 Economic Forecast with National Economist Dr. John Mitchell in downtown Portland.  According to Dr. Mitchell, a combination of conditions is creating the perfect climate for the Fed to raise interest rates about a half a point as...

YogaBug Real Estate was recently in the spotlight of Mantra: Yoga and Health Magazine beside some of the most influential people in the yoga world.  I was asked "What Has Been One of Your Biggest Life Lessons?"  What came to mind was: "Anything worthwhile is as...

Spring and summer tend to be the most active times in Portland's real estate market but there are plenty of fall opportunities for both buyers and sellers!For Portland BUYERS, Sellers may be eager to sell before the holidays and there is generally less  competition....

On Wed. Oct. 7th from 6-7pm Lina Menard of Niche Consulting will be sharing her story about personally building and living in a tiny home here in Portland. If you have any interest in tiny homes, more conscious living, alternative life-styles and earth friendly...

With dramatically low inventory, an influx of buyers, rising prices and  an epidemic of multiple offer situations, Portland's sellers’ market can be downright intimidating to buyers. Some buyers are getting "buyers fatigue" and opting out of the race. So are there any...

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We love so many things about the Alberta Arts neighborhood that we live in: great Portland food, yoga, community and art. Brian McDonnell of BMAC Studio recently caught some great images of us playing in front of the well-known neighborhood murals. For more info on...