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Should you sell in the holiday season?
Call or email today. Together we’ll explore the possibilities in our ever-changing real estate market. IT’S A GOOD LIFE! Five Star award...
Client testimonial
Being self-employed had many obstacles with trying to buy my first house. Rachel Sheller with Oregon First made my stress go away and...
9 Ways homeowners can save on utility costs
Wash full loads of dishes and clothes. Air-dry dishes, sheets and lightweight clothing, whenever possible. Use timers and motion sensors...
A low home appraisal can stall mortgage approval
What happens when a buyer and seller agree on a price, but then the lender’s appraisal comes back lower than the agreed-upon amount?...


Home maintenance: your fall to-do list
Regular maintenance on your home gives you peace of mind and keeps your resale value strong. Putting some energy into seasonal and...


To the suburbs and beyond …
While some people prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of urban living, sometimes suburbs are not rural enough for their lifestyles....


5 Tips to add attractive value to your home
Here are five home improvements that can enhance your own enjoyment, as well as increase your property’s value at resale time, according...


Typical Commute times to Portland from surrounding Cities
Portland proper is getting more and more expensive to buy into. We have many surrounding ares that you might be interested in with short...


How to avoid over-improving your property
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, think twice before investing in expensive improvements, such as remodeling the kitchen or...


Spice up your front porch for fall
You don’t have to be a farmhouse fanatic to make your home festive this season. Here’s some inspiration for decorating your front porch....


Make a statement with your entryway
Make a statement with your entryway The entryway can be easily overlooked when decorating your home, but the truth is it makes a lasting...


The real spin on ceiling fans
The real spin on ceiling fans Since the days before air conditioning, fans have been used to keep air moving and cool people down by...


Last months real estate highlights
August Residential Highlights The Portland metro area saw more mixed activity in August, but new listings were up compared with August...


Home inspection is key to successful buying experience
Home inspection is key to successful buying experience The inspection is a key part of the home-buying process and one that can be...


How to increase curb appeal
A buyer’s first impression sticks. Think about what attracts you to a property when looking at homes online and what is the first thing...


Your offer has been accepted: what’s next?
Learning that your offer for your new home has been accepted is one of the most exciting times in the purchasing process. But, that...


What is the appreciation in your location? Take a look!
How does your area stack up? Keep in mind each City has many neighborhoods that are priced differently than the average. You can call me...
4th Quarter real estate market projections…..
What’s on the horizon for the 4th quarter in 2018? The housing forecast for the fourth quarter of 2018 is more of the same. Lower...


What’s next for the real estate market?
Call or email today. Together we’ll explore the possibilities in our ever-changing real estate market. Five Star award Winner 2011-2018...
Seller & Buyer Testimonial
“We worked with Rachel as first-time homebuyers and again when we were looking to sell our home and purchase another. There wasn’t a...
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