Contemporary Cully Daylight Ranch + ADU

Ready for a really unique home with soooo much flexibility? Get excited for this contemporary daylight ranch on a corner lot, with two independent levels of living space. Skylights and generous double-paned windows ensure a nicely lit main level, and beautiful floors throughout…

Fabulous Cape Cod in University Park

Positioned back from the street and adorable as heck, this Cape Cod serves vintage vibes with more updates than you could shake a stick at. Just look at that delicious natural light! Refinished hardwood floors gleam, and fresh interior paint brightens every space. The renovated kitchen is an absolute fantasy, with brand new everything – appliances, countertops, cabinets – and it looks straight outta a magazine…

How I Used a HELOC Loan To Move Into a New House

Financial Insecurity

Strategically utilizing my HELOC is what made me go from barely getting along to really getting ahead in life. That’s why I’m hella passionate about this type of home loan as a real estate investing tool. Our goal here is to provide a helpful guide to demystify HELOCS and make them less scary. We cover the basics of HELOCs as well as how I used mine to put a downpayment on my second home. 

Magical Contemporary Craftsman

With uncommon character for newer construction, this two-level home with a touch of moody gothic is a serious stunner. A perfect porch for getting to know your neighbors, and light-filled tall entryway…

Is the Popularity of Pools Here to Stay?

backyard pool

Are you ready for my latest sizzling hot take? Cause today I’m coming to the defense of… pools! Yes, the often overlooked and undervalued backyard pool has made a huge comeback in Portland with the combination of the Covid-19 aftermath and rising temperatures. Now, is it just a fad or here to stay?

Let’s jump in!

Makin’ Money Moves: Should You Sell Your House or Buy a New One First?

moving day

Are you a homeowner looking to make the jump from one house to another? Well, lucky for you, I paired up with my bad-ass lender friend Steph Noble (follow her on IG here!) for a recent Instagram live where we spilled all the deets. 

Keep reading to find out all the ways you can turn the equity in your first property into something even better for you. We cover the pros and cons of your three options:

Buy, then sell

Sell, then buy

Buy AND sell at the same time