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Where the Music Lives – From Stages to Neighborhoods in the PNW

Live music isn’t just a night out, it’s a feeling you carry home. Whether it’s a lawn full of dancing strangers or a packed ballroom where you know every lyric, these moments shape how we experience place and community. This month’s records are all ones I’ve seen come alive on stage and artists that have […]
Community, Investment, PNW, Portland, Real Estate, Referral, Seattle

Inspections Are Just the Start: Why the Right Agent Matters

Buying a home isn’t just about falling in love with a kitchen or imagining your furniture in the living room, it’s also about doing your due diligence. Inspections are where dreams meet details, and having the right real estate agent by your side can make all the difference. Whether you’re buying your first home or […]
Community, PNW, Portland, Referral

Roses, Unicycles, and Community: A Portland Tradition in Bloom

Every June, Portland comes alive with petals, pageantry, and pride. The Portland Rose Festival—a beloved tradition since 1907—celebrates not just the city’s nickname, the “City of Roses,” but the heart of the community that’s grown alongside it. The main Grand Floral Parade is world-renowned, but for many of us locals, it’s the Junior Rose Parade […]
Investment, PNW, Portland, Real Estate, Seattle

New Rent Control Laws in Washington: What Landlords Need to Know

Big changes have arrived for Washington landlords. On May 7, 2025, the Governor signed Engrossed House Bill 1217 (EHB 1217) into law, significantly updating the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. These changes impact how and when rent can be increased—and failure to follow the new rules could lead to costly consequences. Here’s a high level overview of […]

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Community Where the Music Lives – From Stages to Neighborhoods in the PNW Live music isn’t just a night out, it’s a feeling you carry home. Whether it’s a lawn full of dancing strangers or a packed ballroom where you know every lyric, these moments shape how we experience place and community. This month’s records are all ones I’ve seen come alive on stage and artists that have […]

Community Inspections Are Just the Start: Why the Right Agent Matters Buying a home isn’t just about falling in love with a kitchen or imagining your furniture in the living room, it’s also about doing your due diligence. Inspections are where dreams meet details, and having the right real estate agent by your side can make all the difference. Whether you’re buying your first home or […]

Community Roses, Unicycles, and Community: A Portland Tradition in Bloom Every June, Portland comes alive with petals, pageantry, and pride. The Portland Rose Festival—a beloved tradition since 1907—celebrates not just the city’s nickname, the “City of Roses,” but the heart of the community that’s grown alongside it. The main Grand Floral Parade is world-renowned, but for many of us locals, it’s the Junior Rose Parade […]

Investment New Rent Control Laws in Washington: What Landlords Need to Know Big changes have arrived for Washington landlords. On May 7, 2025, the Governor signed Engrossed House Bill 1217 (EHB 1217) into law, significantly updating the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. These changes impact how and when rent can be increased—and failure to follow the new rules could lead to costly consequences. Here’s a high level overview of […]

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