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We have great news for clients who are hoping to rent out part of their primary residence to pay their mortgage! Fairway Mortgage is introducing new guidelines for clients looking to buy a new home with an auxiliary dwelling unit. Homebuyers can now use the rental income they would get from renting out the ADU […]

This month we are speaking with Ioane Palakiko, owner of Clean Start Pressure Washing. Helping homeowners and business owners in Portland give their properties a clean start is the focus of this hardworking entrepreneur. Phil: How did you come to start a power washing business? Ioane: My wife and I decided to move our family […]

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 still feeling uncertain. The median house price in Portland is currently at $539,000 and will probably continue to rise. 2021 was a year of high prices and low mortgage rates […]

This month we are speaking with Roberto and Rene Torres, owners of El Mas Chingon. After 20 years of working professionally in the kitchens of Portland’s beloved local restaurants and hotels, the Torres brothers bring their own flavors to the table in a move for the title of “Portland’s Best Taco Truck”. Phil: How did […]

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 passion for coffee and here in Portland you can sample flavors from all over the world. With many exclusive roasters and small cafés, we stay caffeinated with some unique blends and concoctions. This tradition […]

This month we are speaking with Lori Carroll, owner of Jan’s, a local book shop specializing in paperbacks, friendly service, and supporting local authors since 1981. Phil: Thanks for talking with us today Lori. How did you come to own a book store? Lori: Jan started the store in 1981 in Aloha with humble beginnings. […]

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 questions answered is at this free monthly Home Buying Seminar. If you missed our article about the forecast for this year’s market and mortgage rates you can read that […]

Will 2022 Be a More Competitive Year in the Housing Market? Many forecasts for this year predicted that mortgage rates will go up and, with that, there have been a lot of questions: does that mean I should wait to buy? Will prices go up faster than in 2021? The truth is that until a […]

This month we are speaking with Blake LaBelle, owner of LaBelle Detailers. As the youngest entrepreneur we have interviewed to date, this local car detailing business shows us how hard work and a willingness to learn new skill sets can take us further than ever thought before. Phil: How did you come to start a […]

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 you should consider. Not all renovations add value to your home, which will be of particular interest when you‘re preparing to sell it. So here are some renovations that could not […]