The Yoga of Real Estate


Should I Price My Portland Home Higher to Leave Room to Negotiate?

Should I price my Portland home higher to leave room to negotiate?  In most cases, pricing your Portland home too high can backfire. Strategic, market-based pricing attracts serious buyers faster—and often leads to stronger offers. YogaBug Real Estate helps you price...

365 Tomatoes, 1 Big Lesson About Contentment

The Yoga of Real Estate It all started with about 365 tomatoes.Ended with many more. I stopped counting somewhere around 650. That week, my friend Karen and I were supposed to backpack the Timberline Trail . But the weather kept shifting, so we agreed to make a final...

☀️ Before Summer Slips Away: 5 Ways to Truly Unplug in the PNW

The Yoga of Real Estate Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re all soaking up the last few golden weeks of summer—those long evenings, river dips, backyard dinners, and adventures to the coast or Gorge. And if you’re like me, you want that time away to leave you feeling...

Who Pays Closing Costs When Selling a House in Portland, Oregon?

Who pays closing costs when selling a house in Portland, Oregon? In most Portland home sales, both the seller and buyer pay certain closing costs. Sellers often cover listing agent commission, title insurance, and some transfer fees, while buyers pay for loan-related...

Pam’s August 2025 Portland Real Estate Update from Mt. St. Helens

️Summit #8 of Mt. St. Helens is a wrap! This time I finally went for it in my FiveFinger shoes… and honestly, they made me feel a little like a mountain goat skipping across the boulders. ✨ Agile, steady, totally in my element. The mountain was so dusty and dry it...

Should I Sell My Portland Home Before Buying a New One?

Should I sell my Portland home before buying a new one?  Answer: It depends on your finances, timing, and comfort level. Selling first gives you cash and certainty, while buying first ensures housing stability. With YogaBug Real Estate, you’ll get a clear plan...

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