Best Interior Colors to Paint Your Home to Increase Home Value in 2024

Did you know that painting your home can significantly affect the sale price? According to one Zillow study, choosing the right color to paint your walls can impact your bottom line as much as $5,000. While you should paint your walls whatever colors you like when living in your home when selling your home, the […]

Modern Bathroom Remodeling Ideas to Increase Home Value

If you’re considering selling your home and are wondering how to increase its value without breaking the bank, upgrades and remodels are a good place to start, especially in the bathroom. If that sounds expensive already, know this: there’s plenty you can do in this realm to see a return on your investment regarding sale […]

Portland Attic Remodeling Ideas: All Budgets

Updated 05/2024. Improving the usefulness of your house brings big benefits. You can change the home to match your lifestyle, accommodate a growing family, add storage, or provide a rentable space for more income. The same changes also boost your home’s resale value when it is time to sell. Yes, it pays to do home […]

Top 5 Colors to Paint Your Home to Increase Home Value in 2023

If your home is in need of a fresh coat of paint or you are considering painting your exterior to enhance its curb appeal for potential buyers, choosing the right color can feel like a weighty decision. It’s true that the most important photo for your home’s online listing is the first one, and that […]

Cork Stripped Flooring: Better than Hardwoods?

If you’re looking for an earth-friendly material to replace or refinish your floors, whether in the interest of sustainability or to achieve a natural aesthetic or both, cork stripped flooring might just be the superior choice – even over the ever popular and time-tested hardwoods. There are several options in this category, but cork and […]

Modern Kitchen Upgrades to Boost Your Home’s Value

Updated 07/2024. As a real estate agent with over 20 years working in the Portland metro area, I have seen every possible style of kitchen: from those that seem “frozen in time” to high-end remodels complete with the latest technology, and everything in between. A common saying among real estate agents is, “kitchens sell houses,” […]

Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value in Portland, Oregon?

Updated 05/2024 There have been a number of national studies on the impact installing solar panels has on home value. But, as one might imagine, there is likely a strong regional effect. Installing solar panels in Arizona might be a lot more desirable and have a greater impact on their home values, than adding solar […]

Top 5 Front Door Colors to Sell your Home in 2023

The exterior door of your home has multi-purpose functions: first and foremost, it keeps you and your family safe and secure and protects your home’s interior from the elements, and it also enhances your home’s aesthetic for curb appeal. Choosing an eye-catching color that revitalizes your home is an inexpensive way to give its facade […]

Top 5 New Roof Types to Install in the Pacific Northwest

Updated 05/2024. When your roof is doing its job, it’s easy to take it for granted. But if it is damaged during a storm or degrades over time, you’re faced with the cost of repairing or replacing it. It can be hard knowing where to begin. Should you go with recycled materials or consider another […]

12 Remodeling Trends to Sell a Home for More

After sequestering for much of the past two years, people are looking for ways to refresh and enliven their spaces at home. Trends come and go, and humans like change. So it’s always good to know what’s in and what’s out, for both our own personal tastes and preferences, and when it comes time to […]

Best Colors to Paint Your Home to Increase Home Value 2022

First impressions matter. When you’re selling your home, you want to make the best one possible when potential buyers roll up to the curb for a walk through. Whether you anticipate selling your home in the near future or a few years from now, it never hurts to think about how to increase its value. […]

Portland Landscaping Tips to Increase Short-Term or Long-Term Home Value

Are you gearing up to put your home on the market this summer? If so, there’s a lot to think about: finding a qualified real estate agent, prioritizing repairs and updates, and so much more! The ultimate goal, of course, is to make your home as appealing as possible to every potential buyer who crosses […]

Top 5 Front Door Colors to Sell your Home 2022

First impressions matter, so if you want to hook potential buyers with the ultimate curb appeal, consider refreshing your home’s front door color. It’s a small investment that can reap quicker sales and put thousands more in your pocket at closing, according to a recent study by Zillow. Our top 5 front door choices for […]

10 Landscaping Tips to Increase Home Value in 2021

Landscaping: it’s an art form, one that can be hard to wrap your head around. That’s because, like all art forms, landscaping adds value to which it’s hard to assign a strict dollar amount. We’re talking about atmosphere, comfort, and that ineffable something that makes a space feel welcoming. But, also like all art forms, […]

Top 3 Exterior Paint Colors to Increase Home Value in 2021

A fresh coat of paint can work wonders – especially when you’re selling your home. We hear the word curb appeal casually thrown around quite a bit, but the term is rooted in reality. Prospective buyers are more likely to tour a home that looks more inviting from the outside. And the buck doesn’t stop […]

Top 5 Home Siding Types & Repair Methods

Have you checked your home siding lately? Repairing or replacing siding is a common home maintenance requirement, and something buyers will be looking at when they tour your home. Here’s our guide to the best products and fixes for home siding. Portland’s Top Siding Materials  1. Fiber Cement Sustainable, highly customizable and durable, fiber cement […]