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A Look Inside the Crystal Ball
Here are three predictions about the housing market, according to the Home Price Expectations Survey compiled by the research firm...


Common Mistakes Buyers Make
Here are two mistakes buyers often make when shopping for a home, according to Realtor.com®. Not sticking to a budget Once you’ve set a...


Listing Photos Stir Buyers’ Emotions
Buyers scour the internet looking at listings and hoping for just the right photo to inspire that feeling of home. If you want to attract...


5 Home Design Trends to Be Thankful for This Year
After years of normalizing neutral color palettes, for example, designers are embracing more colorful trends to showcase personality in...


Trending Styles for the Master Bath
You may be planning to update the master bath before putting your home on the market or after you’ve purchased a resale home. This is...


MASTER’S CIRCLE DESIGNATION FOR RACHEL SHELLER 2020
DID YOU KNOW Did you know Rachel is a member of the Portland Metro-Masters Circle? she is a Diamond-Platinum member, which is the highest...


It Pays To Compare Mortgage Quotes
Comparison shopping is a great American tradition. Most people wouldn’t dream of buying a refrigerator or a smartphone without first...


3 Tips For Controlling Meal Portions
One way to cultivate healthier eating habits is to address the issue of meal portions. Research shows that people tend to eat most of...


8 Hot Home Trends For 2020 And Beyond
With a new decade upon us, it’s an exciting time for home design trendsetters, including architects, developers, builders — and yes, you,...


Trending Styles For The Master Bath
You may be planning to update the master bath before putting your home on the market or after you’ve purchased a resale home. This is...


Listings with High Days On Market
When reviewing a real estate listing, it’s important for buyers to pay close attention to the days on market (DOM), which is the length...


Make Realistic Compromises When You Can
Home buyers most often begin their house hunting with a long list of must-have features. They typically hope to find their new home in...

Is your furniture a dangerous jungle gym?
Turning your back for just a moment gives a child just enough time to reupholster your couch with peanut butter or redecorate your wall...


How To Fit More Reading Into Your Day
Here are some tips to help smooth the way toward working more page-turners into your daily routine. Reduce friction. Eliminate excuses by...


5 Business Books That Motivate
If you’re finding yourself in a end-year slump, these top-rated reads are sure to keep you motivated all the way through the end of the...


5 Home Design Trends to Be Thankful for This Year
his Thanksgiving, we offer thanks for family and friends—and also good home design. After all, the right style and an organized...


Organize Your Family Schedule
Spring schedules are often filled to the brim with extra travel, sports, recitals, and school activities. Evaluate your household’s needs...
Tips For A Feel-Good Home
When pursuing a healthy lifestyle, your physical environment can greatly impact your motivation. Try making simple changes to create...


4 Habits Of Successful People
While there’s no magic formula for success, research shows that highly successful people tend to cultivate similar habits. Here are a few...


The ROI of home improvements
All home improvements are not created equal. The ever-important factor to consider is the “ROI,” return on investment. Here are three...
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