How Smart Homeowners Think 10 Years Ahead (And What They Do Today)
“Legacy” can sound like something reserved for old money, generational landowners, or people who say “estate” unironically. In real life, it usually looks like this: you are trying to make a decision today that you will not regret in five years, seven years, or ten. You want a home that works for your actual life, […]
“I’m Thinking About Buying A House…”
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 literally to […]
All The Sh*t That’s Gone Wrong In My Houses (And What I’ve Learned)
Owning old Portland homes is not for the faint of heart. I say this as someone who has lived through almost every homeowner disaster imaginable, floods, burst pipes, a furnace that literally exploded, and somehow lived to tell the tale (with a little more humility and a lot more plumbing knowledge). This isn’t one of […]
Thinking Beyond Portland? I Know Just the Right People!
Got someone in your life—or maybe even you—who needs a great real estate agent, even if they’re miles away? I’ve got you covered! Whether it’s your parents eyeing a beach bungalow, your best friend diving into their first home, a cousin with big-city dreams, or you just feeling ready for something new, I’ll connect you […]
Meet Maria Ta: Your Portland Buyer Specialist (And Secret Real Estate Weapon)
Hi, I’m Maria Ta, the buyer specialist here at Team Goché. If you’re shopping for a home in Portland, there’s a good chance you’ll be spending a lot of time with me: touring houses, dissecting inspection reports, and figuring out what “dream home” actually means once you start walking through front doors. Lauren and I […]
What $800K–$1M Gets You in Portland Real Estate in 2026
Okay, let’s talk about the $800K to $1M club – aka, that price range where your Zillow search history starts to look like a full-time job, and you start dreaming in hardwood floors and kitchen islands. If you’re house hunting in Portland and wondering, “Is this the budget where I get my dream home… or […]
