• What to Expect in the Oregon Real Estate Market This Year: Trend Insights Without the Panic,Amanda Hagen

    What to Expect in the Oregon Real Estate Market This Year: Trend Insights Without the Panic

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home anywhere from Portland to Oregon wine country, this year’s housing market may feel full of mixed signals. The good news? Most of the noise comes from macro (big picture) sources — not the lived experience of buyers and sellers in our communities. Thi

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  • 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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