Lauren Goché Blog

Rad Portsmouth Contemporary

Feb 7, 2020 | For Sale, For Sale, Listing, Portland, Realtoring

$400,000 7812 N Clarendon Ave. Portland, OR 97203 Open House: Sat. 2/8, 1-3pm Sun. 2/9, 1-3pm So. Stinkin'. Cute. Inside and...

Your First House Isn’t Your Forever House

Jan 24, 2020 | Home Buying Process, Portland, Random Thoughts, Realtoring

There's a good reason why it's called a "starter home". It is because your first house isn’t your forever house. It allows you to learn and make mistakes, and realize that life changes. You change. Your city changes, your needs change. And that is probably why,...

Want to Buy a Home in Portland? Here’s How to Get a Mortgage If You’re Self-Employed

Dec 30, 2019 | Business, Home Buying Process, Portland

Buying a home as a self-employed professional can be a bit of a tricky combination for some. Let me start with a lil story: I was recently chatting with a dear friend here in Portland when she casually mentioned that she was on the verge of quitting her job and...

“I’m Thinking About Buying A House…”

Dec 27, 2019 | Home Buying Process, Portland, Realtoring

When I hear someone even whisper "I'm Thinking About Buying A House..." I want to look them straight in the eyes and say, "Hold up." If I could get my potential buyers to take one - and only one - piece of advice when it comes to buying their first home, it is...