Portland and Oregon Wine Country Real Estate Insights

What No One Tells You About Moving to Oregon from Out of State

I work with people relocating to Oregon from all over the country, and the same surprises come up again and again. Not the obvious stuff like "it rains a lot." The things that actually affect your monthly budget, your daily life, and what shows up on your inspection report. Here's what I wish more b

View more

Can I Skip the Inspection on a New Build?

While it can be tempting to skip the inspection on a newly constructed home, I'd advise against it. A brand-new home isn't automatically defect-free, and the city inspector who signs off on construction is checking for code compliance, not for the kind of workmanship issues that will cost you money

View more

Estate Planning: What Heirs Wish They'd Known Before Listing the Family Home

Most heirs selling an Oregon family home discover too late that probate adds at minimum four months, and typically six to nine, before the property can even be sold, plus several thousand dollars in legal fees. The single biggest regret is consistent: parents who held the home in their own names, ra

View more