What's Happening

You painted the whole main floor Agreeable Gray in 2019, back when every design account on the internet agreed that was the answer. New floors while you were at it. New light fixtures. The works. It looked great. It still looks great. And now you are scrolling past headlines telling you gray is over, wondering half seriously whether your house reads as decorated seven years ago. Fair question, and it comes up more than you would think. So let me walk through what changed, and

In July, Beaverton and Aloha had 283 new listings, 175 closed sales, and 65 listings that expired without selling. Here is what separates the two piles, and the fairly long list of things I would tell you not to spend a dollar on.

An article going around says this is the hardest housing market since 2008. Beaverton pending sales rose 22.9% in July while Hillsboro fell 24%. Here is what the July 2026 RMLS numbers actually show, including the part that is genuinely getting worse.

Where to send money that actually helps, why those FEMA headlines are not what you think, and the insurance and mortgage relief Oregon homeowners can use now.

I have been having a version of this conversation a lot lately. A client mentions that her daughter's fifth-grade class has nearly 30 kids while the kindergarten down the hall has two sections of 15. A neighbor brings up schools combining grades. Someone asks me what is actually going on and whether it affects home values. These are not small questions, and I do not think they deserve a non-answer. So here is what I actually know, what the data says, and what it means if you

If you've been searching for a home in Tigard for any amount of time, you already know how quickly the good ones go. The homes with the right layout, the right location, and the right condition don't sit around waiting. So when one comes up that checks all three boxes, it's worth slowing down and taking a real look. 10474 SW Lucy Ct is that home. The Layout Actually Works Most buyers come into a search with a list. Enough bedrooms, enough bathrooms, a garage, a yard. But afte

If you’ve driven down Canyon Road lately, you’ve probably noticed the orange construction signs, the new crosswalks being installed, and the fences around what used to be the Cedar Hills Shopping Center parking lot. Something is happening in Beaverton, and it’s bigger than a few road projects. When I’m helping buyers evaluate neighborhoods, one of the first things I look at is what’s being built nearby. Not because new development guarantees anything, but because it tells you

There's a lot of noise out there right now about a big federal housing bill that just passed the House. You've probably seen a headline or two. And if you're a buyer — or you're thinking about becoming one — it's worth actually understanding what this thing does, because it directly affects your ability to compete for a home. Let me break it down simply, without the jargon. First: What Is This Bill? The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (ROAD stands for Renewing Opportunity in

25 things to do before the rain comes back. Portland summers are short, glorious, and completely worth celebrating. Whether you have lived here your whole life or just moved in, there is always something new to discover and something classic worth revisiting. This list is a mix of both. Personal favorites, hidden gems, can't-miss events, and a few things that are just really, really fun. Consider this your permission slip to actually enjoy summer this year. ** Download the f

The move-up question that keeps Portland homeowners up at night, and the honest answer. If you've been thinking about trading up to a bigger home, you've probably already asked yourself this question. Maybe you've Googled it at 11pm, got a bunch of conflicting advice, and closed your laptop more confused than when you started. You're not alone. This is genuinely one of the trickiest parts of moving up in Portland, and there's no single right answer. It depends on your finance