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Pam’s May 2026 Portland Real Estate Update from Neskowin Beach
Low tide adventures at Neskowin Beach with My Girl 🌊⭐️ This week we took a break from the Portland heat and explored tide pools filled with starfish, sea anemones, and mussels🐾💙 Summer has arrived. While we’ve been enjoying beach...
How Can Portland Sellers Create Buyer Urgency Without Underpricing Their Home?
If you want to Sell Home property in Portland without leaving money on the table, focus on pricing strategy, presentation, timing, and buyer demand signals. Buyer urgency comes from value, preparation, and smart positioning—not simply lowering your price. For most...
How Smart People Talk Themselves Out of Their Dream Home
The Yoga of Real Estate I work with a lot of yogis. Intentionally. I love these people. They're curious. Kind. Thoughtful. More aware than the average person. They care about growth, relationships, and living intentionally. Trust me, I'm one of them. But this isn't...
Are Portland Open Houses Still Worth It for Sellers, or Are Buyers Shopping Differently Now?
Great question! Open houses have traditionally been an integral part of a successful marketing plan to Sell a home in Porltand but buyer behavior has changed significantly as a result of COVID and the use of technology. I often tell my sellers that the “open house”...
Pam’s April 2026 Portland Real Estate Update from Ape Canyon
Ape Canyon was all about the mountain goats this year. This majestic area at the base of Mt. St. Helens is always special… but when a baby mountain goat shows itself, magic is the best word. Enjoy my April Portland Real Estate Market Update with Mountain Goats!...
The Perfect Storm I Didn’t See Coming
The Yoga of Real Estate Have you ever noticed the air after a big storm? It feels clear, as if some giant scrubbing machine swept through in the night and gave the whole world a marvelous bath. The trees look brighter. The sidewalks shimmer. Even the scent of the...
Should I Sell My Portland Home or Rent It Out Instead?
Whether to sell or rent out your Portland home depends on your financial goals, timeline, and how involved you want to be in managing a property. Selling offers immediate equity, while renting can provide long-term income—if the market and your lifestyle...
What Portland Home Sellers Often Forget to Do Before Listing
Many sellers overlook small repairs, documentation gathering, and emotional preparation before listing. These overlooked steps can delay the sale or reduce offers—especially in Portland’s discerning real estate market. It’s the Little Things That Can Derail a Home...
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