• Is Solar a Smart Choice for Homeowners in the PNW? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Before Signing Anything,Amanda Hagen

    Is Solar a Smart Choice for Homeowners in the PNW? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Before Signing Anything

    Solar energy has become increasingly popular throughout Portland Portland Metro and Southwest Washington. Rising utility costs, sustainability values, and federal incentives make solar an appealing option for many homeowners. But there’s another side of the conversation that often gets overlooked: w

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  • “The Charm (and Legacy) of Sears Kit Houses: Why These Mail-Order Homes Still Captivate Us”,Amanda Hagen

    “The Charm (and Legacy) of Sears Kit Houses: Why These Mail-Order Homes Still Captivate Us”

    Sears kit homes hold a special place in American architectural history — and for good reason. Long before Amazon Prime or modular prefab companies, Sears, Roebuck & Co. was shipping entire houses to people’s doorsteps, neatly packed into boxcars and delivered with step-by-step instructions. Between

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  • REAL Broker vs. Traditional Brokerages: What New Agents Should Know Before Choosing,Amanda Hagen

    REAL Broker vs. Traditional Brokerages: What New Agents Should Know Before Choosing

    If you’re a newly licensed agent (or thinking about getting licensed), one of the biggest decisions you’ll make early on is: which brokerage to join. The choice will shape not only your first deals — but how you build your business, how quickly you grow, and whether you feel supported in the long ha

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