“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

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

Should You Renovate or Move? A Clear Decision Guide

It’s one of the most common questions homeowners ask—especially here in the Pacific Northwest where lifestyle, values, and long-term goals play such a big role in how we choose to live:Should I renovate my current home, or is it time to move? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Your home is more th

Why Wine Country Living Is Worth Considering

If you’ve ever driven through Yamhill County with the windows down—past vineyards, farm stands, hazelnut orchards, and soft rolling hills—you’ve probably felt it: that quiet exhale your whole system takes when life suddenly feels a little slower, a little gentler, a little more spacious. Oregon wine