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What Makes Sellwood-Moreland Buyers Fall in Love With a Home?
Buyers are often drawn to a combination of character, location, condition, and lifestyle. In Sellwood-Moreland, homes that showcase neighborhood charm, thoughtful updates, walkability, and strong curb appeal tend to create the strongest emotional connection with...
Pam’s 10/14/2026 Portland Real Estate Update from Cape Kiwanda
Sunset at Cape Kiwanda was gorgeous last night! 🌅 So grateful to be able to walk the beach and bring you this week's Portland Real Estate Update. 🏄🏼♀️🌊🏡
How to Sell a Richmond Neighborhood Home in Portland Without Leaving Money on the Table
To maximize your sale price in Richmond, you need accurate pricing, strategic preparation, professional marketing, and a clear understanding of what buyers value most in this popular Southeast Portland neighborhood. Working with a local expert such as Pam Blair and...
What Mount Whitney Taught Me About Saying Yes
Have you ever heard of Mount Whitney? I hadn’t. At least, not until my friend Heather called me in May & said, “Do you want to do this trek with me?” Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, reaching 14,050 feet above sea level. It...
5837 NE 29TH AVE Portland, OR 97211
3 Bedrooms – 2 Full Baths Offered at $600,000 3D TOUR Turnkey, stylish & wonderfully located in the heart of Concordia, this modern townhome puts you in the middle of one of Portland’s most loved neighborhoods. Stroll a block or two for coffee, yoga or brunch,...
Pam’s August 2026 Portland Real Estate Update from Mt. Whitney
MARMOT PHOTOBOMB! 💣🦫 New all-time goal of bringing you the Portland Real Estate stats from the top of the highest peak in the lower 48. 🗻🏡 You can tell from my moment of breathlessness that the air is pretty thin at 14,505 in the sky....
How Do Portland Buyers React to Homes That Need Work?
If you want to Sell Home property in Portland and your home needs repairs or updates, buyer reactions often depend on pricing, location, condition, and expectations. Some buyers want move-in-ready homes. Others actively look for opportunities to renovate. Many...
What Happens When a Portland Home Is Priced Just Right From Day One?
If you want to Sell Home property in Portland, pricing your home correctly from the start can improve visibility, increase showing activity, and reduce the need for later price reductions. Strong pricing strategy helps buyers respond faster. Portland homeowners often...
The Reality of Selling a Portland Home With an ADU: Does an ADU Add Value?
Over the past four months, I’ve helped three different Portland homeowners sell some pretty special properties. Each home had its own version of a little something extra—a mother-in-law suite, a studio, or a fully permitted ADU. And it got me thinking about a question...









