🏡 Design Decisions That Pay Off Long-Term: An Insider’s Guide to Buying New Construction in Portland
Practical advice and design insights from Portland Realtor Shannon Janssen on building a home that balances beauty, function, and long-term value.
Top 5 ROI Home Improvements Before Selling Your Portland Home
These five smart updates deliver the best return on investment when selling a home on Portland’s West Side — including neighborhoods like Cedar Mill and Forest Heights.
Give Them Honey: The Secret to Real Estate Success
A Portland Realtor’s approach to winning negotiations, guiding tough conversations, and delivering luxury service at every price point.
Portland Housing Market Update: September 2025 Insights for Sellers & Buyers
From Cedar Mill to Lake Oswego, here’s what weekly broker meetings reveal about pricing trends, buyer behavior, and how to prepare your home for success.
Zillow’s Wrong (Again) — And That Buyer’s Market Headline? Also Misleading.
Here’s what’s actually happening in Portland real estate right now—and how to protect your bottom line in neighborhoods like Cedar Mill, Cedar Hills, and Multnomah Vil… Read more
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Exploring Cedar Mill, Oregon: A Complete Guide to Living in One of Portland’s Best Suburbs
Excited to share what makes Cedar Mill one of Portland’s best suburbs.
Is Portland Still Affordable?
One of the biggest concerns and barriers to homeownership right now is affordability.