Insights & Advice
Real estate knowledge, community insights, and practical advice from 30 years of experience.
Is a Zillow Estimate the Best Price to Ask for Your Home?
Why both buyers and sellers should take Zillow estimates with a grain of salt, and how a professional CMA reveals the true market value of a home.
Should You Fix Up Your Home Before Selling? The Real Cost of 'Good Enough'
Wondering if that fresh paint or new carpet is worth it? The math may surprise you. Here's what the data says about pre-sale repairs.
Micro Market Dynamics: Why Real Estate Varies Street by Street
City-wide real estate stats don't tell the whole story. Learn how micro markets in Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Beaverton, and Hillsboro create dramatically different conditions for buyers and sellers.
Is It a Seller's Market or a Buyer's Market? What You Need to Know
What does today's balanced market mean for you? A practical look at conditions in Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Beaverton, and Hillsboro from both perspectives.
First-Time Buyer's Guide: What I Wish Every Buyer Knew
The most important things to understand before you start looking at homes, from someone who's guided hundreds of first-time buyers.
Downsizing with Confidence: A Guide for Empty Nesters
Ready to scale down? Here's how to approach the process with clarity and purpose, from decluttering to closing.
What Does a Realtor Actually Do for You?
Beyond opening doors and holding signs: the real value a licensed agent brings to every transaction.
Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy (And When It's Not)
Interest rates, inventory, and timing. Let's talk about what really matters when deciding when to buy.
Tigard Farmers Markets: Dates, Locations, and Why They Matter
Local farmers markets are more than fresh produce. They're a window into the community you might call home.
Why 90% of FSBOs End Up Using a Realtor
For sale by owner sounds like a good idea until you see what's involved. Here's what most sellers discover.