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The Portland Neighborhoods Worth Upgrading Into for Families
Alison Derse 5/13/26 Alison Derse 5/13/26

The Portland Neighborhoods Worth Upgrading Into for Families

When move-up buyers come to me in Portland, the conversation is almost never just about square footage. It is about finding a neighborhood that can anchor your family for the next decade.

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How to Buy Your Next Portland Home Before Selling Your Current One
Alison Derse 5/11/26 Alison Derse 5/11/26

How to Buy Your Next Portland Home Before Selling Your Current One

The buy-before-you-sell puzzle is the question that stops most Portland move-up buyers in their tracks. Here are the strategies that actually work.

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Signs You Have Outgrown Your Portland Home and What to Do About It
Alison Derse 5/8/26 Alison Derse 5/8/26

Signs You Have Outgrown Your Portland Home and What to Do About It

If your house felt perfect when you bought it and now feels like it is actively working against you, you have probably outgrown it. Here is how Portland move-up buyers recognize the signs.

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How to Buy a Home in Portland Remotely: A Step-by-Step Guide
Alison Derse 5/6/26 Alison Derse 5/6/26

How to Buy a Home in Portland Remotely: A Step-by-Step Guide

Remote home buying in Portland works beautifully when it is approached thoughtfully. Here is exactly how I help out-of-state buyers find and close on their Portland home without the stress.

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The Real Reason Families Are Leaving California for Portland Oregon
Alison Derse 5/4/26 Alison Derse 5/4/26

The Real Reason Families Are Leaving California for Portland Oregon

Families are relocating from California to Portland Oregon in growing numbers. A Portland realtor who made the same move from the SF Bay Area explains what is really driving the trend and what life looks like on the other side.

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Moving from Seattle to Portland: What to Expect and What to Love
Alison Derse 5/1/26 Alison Derse 5/1/26

Moving from Seattle to Portland: What to Expect and What to Love

Seattle to Portland is a move a lot of people are making right now and the Pacific Northwest lifestyle you love in Seattle travels with you, with a few key upgrades that tend to make buyers very happy very quickly.

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What Does $900,000 Buy You in Portland Oregon Right Now?
Alison Derse 4/29/26 Alison Derse 4/29/26

What Does $900,000 Buy You in Portland Oregon Right Now?

If you are coming from Seattle, the Bay Area, or LA, the answer to what $900,000 buys in Portland is genuinely one of my favorite things to share. It is not a close comparison.

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We Moved from San Francisco to Portland and Here's What Nobody Told Us
Alison Derse 4/27/26 Alison Derse 4/27/26

We Moved from San Francisco to Portland and Here's What Nobody Told Us

I moved from the SF Bay Area to Portland before my husband and I had kids, and I want to give you the honest version of what that move looks like, not the tourism brochure version.

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Why Portland Buyers and Sellers Say I’m Their First Call
Alison Derse 9/30/25 Alison Derse 9/30/25

Why Portland Buyers and Sellers Say I’m Their First Call

Buying or selling a home in Portland isn’t just a transaction — it’s a journey. And when you’re making one of the biggest financial and lifestyle decisions of your life, the right guide makes all the difference.

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💡 How Much Does 1% Save YOU?!
Alison Derse 9/8/25 Alison Derse 9/8/25

💡 How Much Does 1% Save YOU?!

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Portland, Oregon Relocation & Neighborhood Guide
Alison Derse 8/13/25 Alison Derse 8/13/25

Portland, Oregon Relocation & Neighborhood Guide

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FAST FACTS: This Week's Top 3 Money Moves — and Why They Matter for Homebuyers and Investors
Alison Derse 8/7/25 Alison Derse 8/7/25

FAST FACTS: This Week's Top 3 Money Moves — and Why They Matter for Homebuyers and Investors

Mortgage rates may drop as job growth slows and the Fed signals cuts. Plus, trigger leads may be banned. What it means for buyers and investors.

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