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5 Coolest And Quirkiest Houses In Portland, OR.

Portland Oregon has long been a city of quirky dive bars, unconventional personalities, and for just being flat out “weird.” Many of the...

Tranquil and technicolor: Interior design trends for 2019

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Tranquil and technicolor: Interior design trends for 2019

Tranquil and technicolor: Interior design trends for 2019 This year, interior design is finding inspiration in wellness trends, plus...

Un-deck the halls, and clear the clutter

Rachel Sheller

Un-deck the halls, and clear the clutter

Un-deck the halls, and clear the clutter By exercising your decision-making skills, decluttering can actually increase your confidence...

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How to re-energize after the holidays

How to re-energize after the holidays When the rush of the holidays comes to an end, fatigue can settle in as you try to adjust to your...

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year…above all Thank you!

Rachel Sheller

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year…above all Thank you!

What an amazing year in real estate in 2019. I sincerely appreciate and value your business, repeat business and referrals. In my eyes,...

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Seller Testimonial

Rachel is a long-time friend of someone in my family and came highly recommended. I had met Rachel once or twice socially and decided she...

12 Home improvement goals to make this year

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12 Home improvement goals to make this year

12 Home improvement goals to make this year Try to tackle one task each month to keep your home in great shape. January: Change your HVAC...

The latest Portland-Metro real estate stats as of 12-18-2018

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The latest Portland-Metro real estate stats as of 12-18-2018

November Residential Highlights Portland saw some cooler activity this November. New listings, at 2,310, fell 4.4% short of the 2,416 new...

Are rising home prices beginning to level off?

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Are rising home prices beginning to level off?

Are rising home prices beginning to level off? Economists who study real estate trends across the nation are starting to suggest that...

Buying a home with less-than-perfect credit

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Buying a home with less-than-perfect credit

Buying a home with less-than-perfect credit Just because your credit score isn’t ideal doesn’t mean you can’t finance a home. Consider...

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The value of homeownership

According to the real estate data firm CoreLogic, it pays to be a homeowner. Over the past year, the average equity in a home with a...

77% of Americans agree it’s a good time to sell

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77% of Americans agree it’s a good time to sell

77% of Americans agree it’s a good time to sell Escalating home prices Two other key factors in neighborhood preference are its proximity...

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Home-buying affordability rule

The 36 percent rule is a guideline for consumers to help determine how much money they can comfortably spend on monthly debt payments,...

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IT’S A GOOD TIME TO SELL!

Call or email today. Together we’ll explore the possibilities in our ever-changing real estate market. Five Star award Winner 2011-2019...

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How the new tax law affects home equity debt

If you’re considering getting a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC), make sure you understand how the tax rules have...

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How to pull off a neutral room

How to pull off a neutral room A neutral decorating scheme can create a beautiful, serene space. Neutrals are also flexible, making it...

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FIREPLACES-warm, cozy and valuable

It’s hard to deny the charm of gathering around warm, flickering flames to read a book or share stories with your family. Fireplaces tend...

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5 Steps to a bedroom makeover

Ready to refresh a bedroom in your home? Here are five steps to get the process headed in the right direction. Choose a color scheme....

Should you sell a home during the holidays?

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Should you sell a home during the holidays?

Traditionally, most sellers shy away from listing their homes in November or December. Some buyers, however, need to make a quick...

Rachel Sheller

Home-buying affordability rule

The 36 percent rule is a guideline for consumers to help determine how much money they can comfortably spend on monthly debt payments,...