Your Guide to Buying, Selling & Investing in Portland Real Estate
From expert market updates to in-depth home-buying and selling guides, we make sure you have the knowledge to make confident real estate decisions.
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What You Need to Know About HOAs: A Homebuyer's Guide
Learn what an HOA is, what fees cover, and how it can impact your homeownership experience. This guide breaks down the pros and cons, key documents to review, and what to look out for—like special assessments and transfer fees—so you can make a confident, informed decision when buying a home in an HOA community.
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Maximizing Your Property's Potential: Should You Sell or Rent Out Your Home?
Should you sell your home or rent it out? This blog explores the pros and cons of each option—from passive income and tax benefits to the responsibilities of being a landlord—plus helpful tools and financial considerations to guide your decision. Ideal for homeowners preparing to buy again and grow their real estate portfolio.
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Sell Faster and for More: The Strategic Advantages of Home Staging
Thinking about staging your home before selling? Discover how staging—both traditional and virtual—can help your home sell faster and for more money. This guide breaks down the costs, benefits, and potential drawbacks to help you decide if staging is the right move for your Portland home sale
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Navigating Your Home Purchase: Who’s Who in a Real Estate Deal
Buying a home? Get to know the key players in your real estate journey—from your agent and lender to inspectors and escrow officers. This guide breaks down who does what, so you can move forward with confidence every step of the way.
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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate? A Complete Breakdown for Buyers and Sellers
Wondering what "contingent" really means in real estate? This post breaks down how contingent offers work for both buyers and sellers, including what “bumpable” means and how to navigate competing offers. Whether you're buying or selling, understanding this common term can help you make smarter moves in any market.
Real Estate With Strategy, Service, and Expertise
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, and having the right guidance makes all the difference. With years of experience in the Portland market, I specialize in helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate real estate with a clear, strategic approach. Whether you’re relocating, house hacking, or making your next move, my goal is to simplify the process and ensure you make confident, informed decisions.
What Makes ALPDX Different?
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Every decision is backed by market insights and informed by data.
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You’ll always know the next step, making the experience seamless.
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Portland’s market is unique, and I’ll help you find the right fit.
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My relationship with clients doesn’t end at closing.
Real estate isn’t just about transactions—it’s about helping people make life-changing decisions with confidence. My passion is providing clear guidance, problem-solving in competitive markets, and ensuring every client feels supported from start to finish.
Why I Love Helping Clients
Let’s talk about your goals and create a real estate strategy that works for you.
Contact me.
I typically respond within 24-48 hours—your questions are important to me.
hello@agentlivinginpdx.com
(503) 303-0822
7830 SW 35th Ave Portland, OR 97219