If you’re considering buying a short-term rental in Oregon, choosing the right property is only part of the equation. You also have to choose the right market. Oregon offers a surprisingly diverse range of short-term rental opportunities. There are beach towns along the coast, mountain communities around Mt. Hood, wine country destinations, college towns, larger…
Another Lesson in Trusting—but Verifying—My Airbnb Settings One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned while launching our vacation rental is this: Never assume the system is right. I thought I had finally figured out the cleaning fee settings. I had entered the amount, reviewed the listing, and moved on to the next item on my…
The short answer is: possibly—but the first step is determining who has the legal authority to sell. If you owned the property with survivorship rights, your spouse’s ownership interest may pass to you outside probate. If your spouse owned the property separately, or the deed did not include survivorship rights, probate or another legally recognized…
Why My Realtor Brain Treated Airbnb Like a CMA After finally publishing The Cabin on the Canal, I knew I needed to figure out dynamic pricing. Everyone talked about PriceLabs. Every YouTube video seemed to recommend PriceLabs. Airbnb even integrates with it. So, naturally, I signed up. And immediately thought: “Okay… now what?” There were…
Forest Grove High School’s Viking House program has connected students, skilled trades, and the community for more than 50 years. Explore that legacy through 424 Forest Place, the program’s 2014 project, now featured for sale.
Some of the most important work a listing agent does happens before the sign goes in the yard. Pricing, preparation, positioning, and launch strategy shape how buyers respond when your home reaches the market. A strong listing agent should do more than enter the property in the MLS. The agent should help you understand the…
Intel’s Ronler Acres expansion in Hillsboro is adding high-wage tech jobs that historically lift housing demand in nearby Forest Grove, roughly 8-12 miles west. With Forest Grove’s median sale price around $504,000-$525,000 as of spring 2026 and homes still priced below closer-in westside suburbs, the area is well-positioned to absorb Intel-driven buyer and renter demand…
Nike’s global headquarters near Beaverton is one of Washington County’s most recognizable employment centers. It influences relocation searches, commuting decisions, and the appeal of nearby neighborhoods—but it is not possible to assign a simple dollar amount to the “Nike effect.” For buyers and sellers, the useful question is not whether Nike automatically raises every home’s…
I’m convinced Airbnb hides features just to see if hosts can find them. Nobody tells you about these things. You simply stumble across them after enough clicking, scrolling, and wondering, “Why is this harder than it needs to be?” Reservation number two taught me that lesson. By then, I had figured out the cleaning fee….
One of the first things that confused me after publishing The Cabin on the Canal wasn’t getting bookings. It was understanding the money. As a Realtor, I’m used to settlement statements. Every dollar has a destination. You know exactly what came in, what went out, who got paid, and why. Apparently, Airbnb works the same…
