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Shop Talk Vol. 10: How to Create a Your Own Backyard Bee Haven
According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, bees are responsible for pollinating approximately one-third...
Curb Appeal Vol. 9: Portland’s Historic Laurelhurst Neighborhood
THE HISTORY The legacy of Portland’s historic Laurelhurst neighborhood began in 1850, when Congress passed the...
Mid-Century Time Capsule
Talk about magical alignment! These two fine folks accepted and offer and had an offer accepted...
Can living in NE Portland feel too suburban?
Most would say no, but for this couple…they yearned for a more urban experience. They wanted...
Hello and Happy 2019!
We are thrilled to be launching into the new year with a host of new projects...
A Perfect Day in Portland’s Overlook Neighborhood
Portland’s Overlook neighborhood is aptly named, peeking out at the Willamette River from the bluffs of...
The Market In Focus: New Rules for Removing Mortgage Insurance
By Aaron Nawrocki, Capital M Lending If you took a conventional mortgage out over two years...
Pantone’s Color of the Year- 2019!
Every year we delight in sharing Pantone’s Color of the Year! Color is such an important...
Shop Talk, Vol. 9: Do You Know If Your Chimney is Santa-Safe?
Christmas is no small operation – it takes the Guy in Red an entire year to orchestrate....
The Market In Focus: Cycle of Real Estate and FHA Financing – are we primed for a change?
By Aaron Nawrocki, Capital M Lending If you talk to Portland real estate agents these days,...
A Perfect Day in Portland’s Humboldt Neighborhood
Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood may get a lot of credit for its proximity to the hip Boise...
Shop Talk Vol. 8: Top Cost-Saving Tips for Low Energy Bills
Top Cost-Saving Tips for Low Energy Bills As the weather in Portland transitions from the pleasant...
Who wants an amazing house?
Our listing in Northeast Portland has it all! Are you looking for an amazing house under...
A Perfect Day in Portland’s Kerns Neighborhood
Kern is one of the fastest-changing neighborhoods in the Portland area, with much of the Central...
Pro Tip: Top 3 Portland Neighborhoods For Trick or Treating
A big part of the Halloween experience is finding the optimal candy route. This can be...
STUNNING DOLPH PARK OASIS – 2223 NE 32nd Ave
2223 NE 32nd Ave : $1,040,000 Great new price on this masterful Dolph Park home complete...
Shop Talk, Vol. 7: Fall Home Maintenance Projects to Do Before Winter
Portland’s fall season is dreamlike, with brightly-hued autumn foliage lining the city’s streets. The air never...
Curb Appeal Vol. 7: Portland’s Historic Woodlawn District
Curb Appeal Vol. 7: Neighborhood Spotlight – Portland’s Historic Woodlawn district THE HISTORY: Long serving as...
Easy Montavilla Living!
JUST LISTED! 617 NE 93rd Ave Portland, OR 97220 $319,500 Step outside this centrally located home...
Come Home to Cully!
JUST LISTED! 5846 NE Sumner St. Portland OR 97218 $352,500 This classic 1943 bungalow features a...
THE SECRET TO HAPPY FAMILIES IS ….
… a place to thrive and grow. Laurelhurst neighborhood was their home but they’d outgrown their...
DATELINE: ESTACADA
Two crack journalists throw caution to wind in search of higher ground, greener pastures and the...
MID-CENTURY LUX!
Mid-Century Lux! This energy efficient and updated home boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths....
The Market in Focus: The Real Estate Cycle & Mortgage Fraud
By Aaron Nawrocki, Capital M Lending As interest rates rise slightly and price growth slows, we...
Versatility Galore!
JUST LISTED! Live and work from home! 3 bedroom, 3.1 bath townhome loaded with light and...
A Perfect Day in Portland’s St. Johns Neighborhood
Bordering the intersection of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood exemplifies the city’s...
Shop Talk Vol. 6: Staging Bonus Spaces for Added Value
In the housing market, bonus rooms – multipurpose spaces in addition to your home’s designated bedrooms...
Curb Appeal Vol. 6: Portland’s Boise-Eliot Neighborhood Spotlight
THE HISTORY: Spanning some of Northeast Portland’s most historic areas, Portland’s Boise-Eliot neighborhood has undergone a...
COZY + STYLISH
We like to explain to our clients that finding the right home can literally be from...
LET THE DOGS RUN WILD!
Our clients LOVE DOGS! And when they found their gorgeous house in SE PDX for under...
Life is a bowl of cherries with a condo on top!
The dream of the 90’s was alive with our fabulous client! She had just retired and...
A Perfect Day in Portland’s Boise Neighborhood
If you’d like to squeeze as much adventure possible out of Portland’s Boise neighborhood, you’ve come...
School Supply Drive
In celebration of the new school year, we are helping Schoolhouse Supplies with their mission to...
Back to School Lunch!
School lunch is back in season! Whether your kid eats hot lunch or brings their lunch...
Shop Talk Vol.5: Tidying Up – The Most Underrated Form of Self-Care
There’s been a lot of commotion around developing habits of tidiness. The proclaimed Queen of Tidying...
Curb Appeal Vol. 6: The Housing Market in Portland’s Sabin Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: SABIN THE HISTORY: Since its development in the 1880s, the area now known as...
Silent Disco + Lemonade Bar
Our listing in Cully will be party today. Stop by to see this incredible lot for...
The Market in Focus: How Amazon and Zillow Mortgage Products May Impact Mortgage Prices
By Aaron Nawrocki, Capital M Lending What’s new in the mortgage business in 2018? More of...
Glorious Garden Home
JUST LISTED! Light-filled with abounding style! This spacious home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors,...
A Perfect Day, Vol. 4: Portland’s Kenton Neighborhood
There’s no denying that the face of Portland has undergone drastic change over the past decade....
Curb Appeal Vol. 5: Portland Neighborhood Spotlight – Alameda
THE HISTORY: Gravelly Hill Road was established by the Bowering Family in 1859. On land claimed...
Transformation: How our team of specialists can make a major impact
Our client was in a full life transformation…and when we met her, we saw that her...
Selling Right after you Buy???
When you buy a home, it’s best not to turn around and sell it right away...
Shop Talk Vol. 4: Summer Home Maintenance Projects You Should Prioritize
Portland’s recent heatwave has residents withering, but summer isn’t completely brutal. In fact, the season is...
Gorgeous Home – Stunning Dolph Park Oasis
2223 NE 32nd Ave | $1,040,000 We’ve improved the price of this masterful Dolph Park home!...
The Market in Focus: The Impact of Automation and Big Data on Mortgage Underwriting
By Aaron Nawrocki, Capital M Lending It’s hard to believe that 2008 was 10 years ago....
A Perfect Day, Vol. 3: Portland’s Sabin Neighborhood
Since the 1880s, the area now recognized as Portland’s Sabin neighborhood has undergone several socio-economical shifts....
Opportunity Beckons!
2134 NE 45th Ave, Portland, OR 97213 – $539,000 NEW PRICE!!! Remodel this charming cosmetic fixer and...
Pro Tip: Is Real Estate in Portland a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
Portland’s real estate market has been known to escalate into red-hot periods of competition for buyers....
Beautiful Alberta Arts!
Beautiful Alberta Arts full of exquisite architectural elements! This grand home boasts formal living and dining...
Shop Talk Vol. 3: Is Landscaping Worth the Investment?
The concept of curb appeal has exploded over the last decade, with hit renovation and real...
builder’s delight in cully
6225 NE Emerson St, Portland, OR – $175,000 Your slice of Portland awaits! New lot to...
Curb Appeal Vol. 4: Portland Neighborhood Spotlight – King
THE HISTORY: Portland’s King Neighborhood serves as a prime example of the complicated social history that...
The Market in Focus: Higher Portland Home Prices, Smaller Down Payments
By Aaron Nawrocki, Capital M Lending Portland home prices have been climbing consistently this decade, and...
A Perfect Day Vol. 2: Portland’s Historic Woodlawn District
Portland’s Historic Woodlawn District long served as one of northeast’s best kept secrets. Its tucked away...
Shop Talk Vol. 2: The Value of Home Staging
The world of real estate can be highly nuanced. For example, we frequently field questions from...
Curb Appeal Vol. 3: Portland Neighborhood Spotlight – Laurelhurst
THE HISTORY: Portland’s Laurelhurst neighborhood was founded in 1909, but its legacy began in 1850, with...
Albert Arts Delight!
Just listed! 4903 NE 32nd Place, Portland, OR 97211 This classic, light-filled 4-bed, 1-bath home is...
The Market in Focus: Lower Interest Rates Coming for Low-Risk Borrowers?
By Aaron Nawrocki, Capital M Lending For many years, all eligible borrowers received the same interest...
CONCORDIA CRUSH!
JUST LISTED! Step inside this light-filled 3 bed, 2 bath home complete with hardwood floors, an...
Pro Tip: How to Sell Your Home in Time for Peak Market Prices
The Portland real estate market is kicking into full gear as hopeful buyers continue to drive...
LENTS LOVE AFFAIR!
This charming and light-filled 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located one block from Glenwood Park boasts...
HOME SWEET HOME IN CULLY!
This light-filled 3 bed, 1 bath home has it all! Hardwood floors, fresh paint inside and...
Kathy Bayless – April Last Thursday Artist
Kathy Bayless – A Passion for Flowers Opening Reception: April 26th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Living...
A Perfect Day in Portland’s Montavilla Neighborhood
Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood first developed in the late 19th century, when the addition of a streetcar...
Shop Talk: The Surprising Home Maintenance Project That Saves Portland Homeowners Thousands
Few cities embrace spring with the eagerness that Portland does. After months of looming grey skies...
Curb Appeal Vol. 2: Portland’s Neighborhood Spotlight – Concordia
THE MARKET: Situated north of Alameda and Beaumont-Wilshire in the Portland’s fast-developing Northeast quadrant, the cozy Concordia...
Finding Sanctuary
There is a beauty in arriving at your home. No matter how big, or small, or...
Dream Big in West Linn
Great New Price – $559,900 1610 Killarney, West Linn, OR Remember all things you wanted in...
Curb Appeal Vol. 1: Portland Neighborhood Spotlight – Vernon
THE MARKET: With two new listings and 24 total properties on the market, Vernon is Northeast...
Sunnyside Sweetheart!
GREAT NEW PRICE – $615,000 4334 SE Morrison St Sunnyside at it’s finest! Classic and urban,...
The Market in Focus: Interest Rates & the Portland Housing Market
By Aaron Nawrocki, Capital M Lending It’s been an exciting 2018 so far in the stock...