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$125,999 1 BEDROOM CONDO NW BARNES ROAD-PERFECT LOCATION
AMAZING VALUE & affordable luxury in your spacious one bedroom, one bath condo. Your going to love this fabulous nest. The entire unit...

Rachel Sheller
Jan 10, 20191 min read


Positive trends for first-time home buyers
First-time buyers have had limited opportunities to purchase affordable housing over the past few years, but the inventory of resale...

Rachel Sheller
Jan 9, 20191 min read


5 Coolest And Quirkiest Houses In Portland, OR.
Portland Oregon has long been a city of quirky dive bars, unconventional personalities, and for just being flat out “weird.” Many of the...

Rachel Sheller
Jan 7, 20193 min read


12 Home improvement goals to make this year
12 Home improvement goals to make this year Try to tackle one task each month to keep your home in great shape. January: Change your HVAC...

Rachel Sheller
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Are rising home prices beginning to level off?
Are rising home prices beginning to level off? Economists who study real estate trends across the nation are starting to suggest that...

Rachel Sheller
Dec 10, 20181 min read


The value of homeownership
According to the real estate data firm CoreLogic, it pays to be a homeowner. Over the past year, the average equity in a home with a...

Rachel Sheller
Dec 6, 20181 min read


77% of Americans agree it’s a good time to sell
77% of Americans agree it’s a good time to sell Escalating home prices Two other key factors in neighborhood preference are its proximity...

Rachel Sheller
Dec 3, 20181 min read


Home-buying affordability rule
The 36 percent rule is a guideline for consumers to help determine how much money they can comfortably spend on monthly debt payments,...

Rachel Sheller
Nov 29, 20181 min read


IT’S A GOOD TIME TO SELL!
Call or email today. Together we’ll explore the possibilities in our ever-changing real estate market. Five Star award Winner 2011-2019...

Rachel Sheller
Nov 28, 20181 min read
How the new tax law affects home equity debt
If you’re considering getting a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC), make sure you understand how the tax rules have...

Rachel Sheller
Nov 21, 20181 min read


FIREPLACES-warm, cozy and valuable
It’s hard to deny the charm of gathering around warm, flickering flames to read a book or share stories with your family. Fireplaces tend...

Rachel Sheller
Nov 16, 20182 min read


Should you sell a home during the holidays?
Traditionally, most sellers shy away from listing their homes in November or December. Some buyers, however, need to make a quick...

Rachel Sheller
Nov 7, 20182 min read
Paralyzed by choices? Here’s how to be more decisive
The next time you find yourself procrastinating about decision-making, ask yourself these questions to help you reach a conclusion...

Rachel Sheller
Nov 6, 20181 min read


Pricing your home in a seller’s market
The current economy, market demand and human emotion all factor into setting the right asking price for your home. In a strong seller’s...

Rachel Sheller
Nov 5, 20182 min read


Yummy Fall recipe for you
Enjoy! Whether you’re buying or selling, I’m always ready to get cooking. With my preparation and attention to detail, I’ll get you the...

Rachel Sheller
Oct 31, 20181 min read


Should you sell in the holiday season?
Call or email today. Together we’ll explore the possibilities in our ever-changing real estate market. IT’S A GOOD LIFE! Five Star award...

Rachel Sheller
Oct 28, 20181 min read
Client testimonial
Being self-employed had many obstacles with trying to buy my first house. Rachel Sheller with Oregon First made my stress go away and...

Rachel Sheller
Oct 22, 20181 min read
9 Ways homeowners can save on utility costs
Wash full loads of dishes and clothes. Air-dry dishes, sheets and lightweight clothing, whenever possible. Use timers and motion sensors...

Rachel Sheller
Oct 22, 20181 min read


Home maintenance: your fall to-do list
Regular maintenance on your home gives you peace of mind and keeps your resale value strong. Putting some energy into seasonal and...

Rachel Sheller
Oct 12, 20182 min read


To the suburbs and beyond …
While some people prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of urban living, sometimes suburbs are not rural enough for their lifestyles....

Rachel Sheller
Oct 10, 20181 min read
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