PRACTICAL PORTLAND REAL ESTATE WRITING
Insights
Practical guidance on buying, selling, maintaining, and understanding Portland Metro homes, written by a Realtor with a structural engineering background.
LATEST WRITING
New writing is in progress.
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
How to Take Care of a Home in the PNW
Season-by-season and system-by-system: roof, gutters, drainage, sewer, HVAC, exterior, and a quarterly checklist.
COST ANALYSIS
What It Actually Costs to Build a Home in Portland
A line-by-line breakdown of land, construction, permits, SDCs, and the policy history that shaped how Portland funds it.
PROPERTY TAXES
West Hills Property Taxes, Explained
Market value vs. assessed value, Measures 5 and 50, compression, and why similar West Hills homes can carry different tax bills.
FROM THE HOME CARE GUIDE
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
How to Take Care of a Home in the Rainiest Corner of the Country
Season-by-season and system-by-system: what to do and when, for a home in Portland’s wet climate. Includes task schedules, lifespan tables, seven system guides, and a printable quarterly checklist.
Roof & Gutters
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Drainage
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Plumbing
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Sewer
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HVAC
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Siding & Decks
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Seasonal Checklist