How We Realized We Weren’t Just Buying a House After spending weeks researching properties, something shifted. This wasn’t just about buying a second home. It wasn’t even just about buying an Airbnb. Without fully realizing it, we had started building a business. Looking back, I think that’s one of the biggest mindset shifts people miss…
After spending three days touring twelve homes, I realized something. Buying a property as part of a 1031 exchange is nothing like casually shopping for real estate. There was a clock ticking. Unlike most buyers, we didn’t have the luxury of waiting to see what might hit the market next month. Every showing, every conversation,…
I think most buyers begin their home search with a clear picture of exactly what they want. We certainly did. We knew we wanted a property with water. We wanted enough space for family and friends. We wanted something that could serve as both an investment and a place we’d genuinely enjoy ourselves. It sounded…
People often ask how we ended up buying an Airbnb. The truth is, it wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. It was something that had been quietly taking shape for years. For years, my husband, Jesse, and I stayed in vacation rentals throughout Oregon. Some were incredible. Others left us wondering why certain decisions had been made….
You’ll Know It When You See It: How We Found The Cabin on the Canal For more than twenty years as a Realtor, I’ve told buyers the same thing: “You’ll know the house when you see it.” Sometimes it’s the moment you pull into the driveway. Sometimes it’s when you walk through the front door….
The Bottom Line Airbnb’s setup process requires you to publish your listing before you can fully configure pricing, fees, and payout settings. That means your property can go live—and potentially receive bookings—before you’ve set cleaning fees, pet fees, guest fee structures, or cleaner payouts. I learned this the hard way. If you’re launching a new…
As a seasoned real estate agent, I’ve worked with clients who prefer all kinds of lifestyles. One of the biggest decisions homebuyers face is choosing between urban and rural living. Each option comes with its own benefits and challenges, and understanding them can help you make the right decision for your lifestyle and goals. Whether…
What Oregon Homeowners Must Recalculate in 2026 Across Oregon, a quiet shift is happening. Interest rates aren’t driving the shift.Housing inventory isn’t either.Even home prices aren’t the main factor. It’s homeowners’ insurance. From forest-interface communities in Central Oregon to coastal homes exposed to wind and storm surge, more property owners are opening renewal notices and…
Introduction You’ve found the house. Maybe it’s a wooded property near Hagg Lake. A mountain-view home in Central Oregon. A charming older house in Vernonia. Or a coastal property that feels like a dream escape. You write a strong offer. It’s accepted. Then your insurance agent delivers unexpected news: the home can’t be insured, or…
Oregon is experiencing a notable shift in housing trends: multi-generational living is on the rise. Adult children are moving back home, aging parents are joining their families, and some households are co-purchasing homes to share costs. While this approach can offer financial and emotional benefits, not all multi-generational arrangements are carefully planned. Some decisions are…
