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From Vancouver to Gresham: Where Opportunity Still Lives
The Portland-Vancouver metro is changing fast — but opportunity hasn’t disappeared. From Ridgefield to Oregon City, we’ll explore the markets still primed for growth, smart investing, and lifestyle balance in 2025. The top “affordable-but-rising” ZIP codes Comparing Oregon vs. Washington tax benefits My personal tips for choosing your next move wisely #RachelSheller #OctavianGroup #OctavianRealtyGroup #PortlandMetroHomes #SWWashingtonRealEstate #HomeWealth #SmartInvesting
Listener Q&A: Ask Me Anything About Buying or Selling
In this special Q&A episode, Rachel Sheller answers your top real estate questions! Whether you're buying or selling, Rachel gives you...
Home Warranties Uncovered: What They Do & When They’re Totally Worth It
Wondering if a home warranty is worth the investment? In this episode, Rachel Sheller breaks down how home warranties work, when...
Your Home as a Retirement Tool — How Downsizing Builds Wealth
Is your home quietly holding the key to a more comfortable retirement? In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast , Rachel Sheller...
School District Spotlight: Why Buyers Care & What Sellers Should Know
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to talk about how local schools impact real estate. In this episode of The Octavian Group...
The True Cost of ‘Waiting for Rates to Drop’
Thinking of putting your home search on hold until rates fall? In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast , Rachel Sheller breaks down...
What to Do if Your Home Isn’t Getting Offers
Feeling stuck with a listing that isn’t moving? In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast, Rachel Sheller explains the three biggest...
Where’s the best place to put $50K — into a remodel or into a bigger home?
Metro Realtor Rachel Sheller with Octavian Group unpacks the real return on investment for popular upgrades vs. the costs and benefits of...
Is Late Summer a Good Time to Buy or Sell?
Not sure if you missed your chance to buy or sell this year? In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast , Rachel Sheller explains why...
Smart Money Moves: What Savvy Buyers Are Doing Right Now
Buyers are still buying—but the smart ones are using strategy, not emotion. In this episode of The Octavian Group Podcast , Realtor and...
Is This the Bottom? Timing the Market Without a Crystal Ball
Is the market about to turn—or already at the bottom? In this episode, Rachel Sheller, Principal Broker at The Octavian Group, breaks...
Is July the best time to buy or sell—or is it just a mid-summer lull?
Is July the best time to buy or sell—or is it just a mid-summer lull? In this quick episode, Realtor Rachel Sheller breaks down what’s...
You’re Under Contract—Now What? A Walkthrough of the Next Steps
In this episode, Rachel Sheller takes you through the next steps after you’re under contract for a home. From earnest money and...
Vacation Home vs. Investment Property: What Makes More Sense in 2025?
Join Rachel Sheller as she breaks down the key differences between buying a vacation home and an investment property in 2025. Whether...
Summer Selling Secrets: How to Make Your Home Stand Out in the Hot Market!
Want to sell your home in the summer and make it stand out in a hot market ? In this episode, Rachel Sheller shares all the insider tips...
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