Phil Evans
Is it Realistic to Save Up for a New Home?
With fast-rising home prices and interest rates that started to escalate this year, saving up for a down payment seems like a dream for...
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Phil Evans
- Apr 29
- 3 min
Should You Buy or Rent in the Current Market
It’s been two years since the pandemic sparked a housing boom that took average home prices in the U.S. to all-time highs and buyers are...
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Phil Evans
- Apr 15
- 2 min
11 Coffee Shops to Visit in Portland
We’ve talked about Portland’s unbeatable food and beer culture before, but we haven’t discussed our city’s coffee. Oregonians have a true...
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Phil Evans
- Mar 2
- 3 min
Why Appraisals Are Important In Getting Your Dream House
If you’re preparing to buy a home this year, you probably have a lot of questions about the process. A great place to get all your...
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Phil Evans
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Local Business Spotlight: LaBelle Detailers
This month we are speaking with Blake LaBelle, owner of LaBelle Detailers. As the youngest entrepreneur we have interviewed to date, this...
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Phil Evans
- Feb 23
- 2 min
2022: The Year To Buy or Sell?
Will 2022 Be a More Competitive Year in the Housing Market? Many forecasts for this year predicted that mortgage rates will go up and,...
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Phil Evans
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Home Renovations to Avoid
Thinking of making renovations around your home this year? If you’re planning to sell it in the future, then there’s a couple of things...
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Phil Evans
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Down Payment Myths Costing You Money
Is 2022 your year to buy a new home? Last year, many buyers decided to wait for calmer waters hoping they could enter a more stable...
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Phil Evans
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Should You Wait Or Buy a House in 2022?
Whether you should jump into the market to buy a home, or wait until things cool-off, is a question every buyer has right now. In this...
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Phil Evans
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
7 Magical Christmas Light Displays in Portland
One of our favorite activities in the holiday season is just driving around and seeing the different Christmas light displays all over...
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Phil Evans
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
10 Awesome Parks in Portland
The moment one arrives in Portland they are amazed by the striking sight of Mt. Hood and Mt. Saint Helens on a clear day, so close it...
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Phil Evans
- Nov 4, 2021
- 9 min
Top 10 Reasons To Live In Portland
The City of Portland, Oregon has so much to offer! Here we lay out our top 10 reasons to live in or near Portland that make it the best...
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Phil Evans
- Oct 25, 2021
- 1 min
10 Ideas for Day Trips & Fun Getaways Near Portland
There’s an endless list of things to do and places to go in our city that are as close as a short walk or 5-minute drive. However, there...
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Phil Evans
- Sep 29, 2021
- 1 min
Portland in the Fall: 2021 Pumpkin Patches
Fall is here! And with things slowly getting back to normal, so are many of our beloved fall traditions. We've compiled a list of our...
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Phil Evans
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
Are We In A Real Estate Bubble?
It feels like we get this question every other day, with house prices going crazy and people growing concerned about whether or not the...
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Phil Evans
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
Home Maintenance Guide: Floors
When we help clients list their home, one of the most asked questions we get is, "Should I change out my carpet to hardwoods? How much...
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Phil Evans
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
Washington County Educational Resources
Are you thinking about relocating to Portland in the near future? Then you may be searching for information about the school districts,...
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Phil Evans
- Aug 10, 2021
- 1 min
Lori's Mortgage Minute V.4
How do I find a low mortgage interest rate? Finding the right mortgage deal for you isn't only about finding the lowest interest rate....
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Phil Evans
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
Lori's Mortgage Minute - V.2
In this strong Seller's Market, many homeowners are wanting to sell, and buy a bigger or smaller home with the low-interest rates...
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Phil Evans
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
Lori's Mortgage Minute - V.3
Have you considered purchasing an investment property for retirement or for the next generation of your family? Now is a great time to...
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