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Virtual Home Staging – A New Way to Sell Homes

Updated 07/2024. Each year, we write a report on home staging, how much it costs, what ROI to expect when hiring a professional stager, and more. We’re now turning our attention to virtual staging, a newer way to sell a home that is quickly growing in popularity. Along the way, we’ll show some real-life examples […]

Which 3D Home Tours Sell Homes Faster and For More Money?

It makes sense that in this day and age, 3D home tours on real estate listings positively impact home sales. But just how much they do may surprise you. In this article, we’re looking at national studies to shed some well-supported light on the subject of real estate technology. While professional photography, virtual staging, and […]

Professional Photography and 3D Tours Sell Homes Faster and for More

It might feel like a no-brainer to state that professional photos and 3D home tours help homes on the real estate market sell faster and for more. But that might surprise you is just how much more and just how much faster. I’ve been selling homes, licensed since 2003, and my team has completed over […]

5 Best Portland Suburbs

5 Best Cities to Live in Close to Portland, Oregon

Updated 04/2024 Across the country, many people are moving from city centers to smaller locales in search of more space and privacy and a quieter, more enriching quality of life. Like in New York and the Bay Area, many Portland, Oregon, residents are turning to suburbia. Think the suburban lifestyle might be for you? Read […]

Top 5 Most Affordable Portland, Oregon Suburbs: 2023 Report

For those looking to buy a home in 2023, the prospect may seem daunting when facing high mortgage interest rates and rising prices. But in fact, the housing market of 2023 is much cooler overall than last year and prices have currently stabilized. They are projected to rise only slightly in the spring compared to […]

5 Best Cities to Live in Close to Portland: 2021 Update

While the market for homes in Portland is seeing high demand, the suburbs are even hotter. After a year of pandemic living, the space offered by suburbs and small cities close to Portland only gets more appealing. Flight to the suburbs has been particularly strong in dense (and expensive) areas like New York City and […]

5 Things You Didn't Know

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Beaverton, Oregon

A known city in its own right, Beaverton is nestled between the Tualatin Valley farmlands and the West Hills and one of Portland’s fastest-growing, thriving suburbs. With a population of 97,494 (as of 2023), up from 89,803 in 2010, it’s easy to see why so many people are making Beaverton home. The city’s 16 square […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Corbett, Oregon

Located just off the Columbia River Historic Highway between the Sandy River and Crown Point, Corbett, Oregon sits twenty miles east of Portland. Known for its close proximity to stunning waterfalls and famous landmarks, this quiet little burg of 2,300 residents is one of Portland’s many desirable suburbs offering a serene lifestyle next to nature. […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Tigard, Oregon

Tigard is a flourishing city that embraces recreation, local history, and arts and culture. We thought we’d take a look at this thriving Portland suburb and share some of its features you may not be aware of. Before we get to the details, here’s an overview. Located only ten miles south of Portland in Washington […]

ADU Homes Sell for More Reports

Portland, Oregon Homes with ADUs Sell for More per Total Sq. Ft.

We update this article every year to let you know how much more Portland, Oregon homes with ADUs are selling for $X more per sq. ft. than those without. We keep doing this annual update so we can track the value of adding an ADU to a home over time. Keep reading to find out […]

Portland Homes with ADUs Sell for 11% More per Sq. Ft. 2023 Report

Have you toyed with the idea of putting an ADU on your property or buying a Portland home with an already-existing ADU? More and more, owning a home with extra living quarters is becoming a desire for many. Having extra space will allow you to house extended family or generate consistent rental income. It will […]

Portland Homes with ADUs Sell for 8% More – 2022 Report

When most people think of adding an ADU to their property, they immediately think of rental income potential. Or maybe they simply want extra living quarters for a family member or for frequent guests. While having the ability to add more space and generate income is a bonus, did you know that having an ADU […]

Average HOA Cost Annual Report

HOA Fees up 30% since 2020 in Portland, Oregon

This is our fourth year calculating average HOA fees in Portland, Oregon. Last year we were surprised to report that HOA fees had jumped a whopping 20% in the city over a short two year period. It is no longer uncommon to see monthly HOA fees top $1,000 a month. These fees are not trivial […]

HOA Fees Have Inflated 20% in Portland, Oregon since 2020

Many condo complexes and high rises in Portland, Oregon have high monthly HOA fees can cost as much as half the monthly mortgage payment (or more). Many condos and townhomes now have HOA fees well over $1,000 a month. Needless to say, it is important to pay attention to HOA fees when buying or selling […]

Average HOA Fees in Portland 2021. Are your HOA fees too high?

Some HOA fees are too high due to past mismanagement There are some condo complexes in Portland right now that have higher monthly HOA fees than the cost of the monthly mortgage if you were to buy one of their condos for sale. This happens for two main reasons. First, sometimes HOA management collected too […]

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