Phil EvansJun 293 minIs 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...
Phil EvansApr 293 minShould You Buy or Rent in the Current MarketIt’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...
Phil EvansApr 152 min11 Coffee Shops to Visit in PortlandWe’ve talked about Portland’s unbeatable food and beer culture before, but we haven’t discussed our city’s coffee. Oregonians have a true...
Phil EvansMar 23 minWhy Appraisals Are Important In Getting Your Dream HouseIf 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...
Phil EvansFeb 252 minLocal Business Spotlight: LaBelle DetailersThis month we are speaking with Blake LaBelle, owner of LaBelle Detailers. As the youngest entrepreneur we have interviewed to date, this...
Phil EvansFeb 232 min2022: 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,...
Phil EvansFeb 73 minHome Renovations to AvoidThinking 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...
Phil EvansFeb 12 minDown Payment Myths Costing You MoneyIs 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...
Phil EvansJan 141 minShould 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...
Phil EvansDec 3, 20212 min7 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...
Phil EvansNov 18, 20213 min10 Awesome Parks in PortlandThe 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...
Phil EvansNov 4, 20219 minTop 10 Reasons To Live In PortlandThe 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...
Phil EvansOct 25, 20211 min10 Ideas for Day Trips & Fun Getaways Near PortlandThere’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...
Phil EvansSep 29, 20211 minPortland in the Fall: 2021 Pumpkin PatchesFall 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...
Phil EvansSep 24, 20211 minAre 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...
Phil EvansSep 14, 20212 minHome Maintenance Guide: FloorsWhen 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...
Phil EvansAug 12, 20211 minWashington County Educational ResourcesAre you thinking about relocating to Portland in the near future? Then you may be searching for information about the school districts,...
Phil EvansAug 10, 20211 minLori's Mortgage Minute V.4How do I find a low mortgage interest rate? Finding the right mortgage deal for you isn't only about finding the lowest interest rate....
Phil EvansAug 9, 20211 minLori's Mortgage Minute - V.2In this strong Seller's Market, many homeowners are wanting to sell, and buy a bigger or smaller home with the low-interest rates...
Phil EvansAug 9, 20211 minLori's Mortgage Minute - V.3Have you considered purchasing an investment property for retirement or for the next generation of your family? Now is a great time to...