I'm pretty tech-forward, but a few years ago I heard some negative remarks about the available GPS units for cars which gave directions for driving to specific locations, so I blew them off, waiting for better technology. I read an article last week in Read More...

There is an interesting article in the Portland metro's largest newspaper this morning ("The Oregonian") about driving while chatting on your phone. What do you think? How would this impact our business if you could not answer, or make calls while driving? Read More...

Has this happened to you? You call a listing agent (“LA”), checking the status of a property and are told it’s still on the market, no known offers coming in, etc. You ask a question about when the roof was replaced (for example) and the LA calls the Read More...

My assumption, but I'd bet the ranch that just like me, you get frustrated when an agent won't provide feedback. Of course, almost as frustrating can be when: (a) The Listing Agent calls you 2 SECONDS after you show the home; when you still have the clients Read More...

When I first got into residential real estate here in Portland, Oregon, I was expecting to interact with a bunch of snobby individuals and catty attitudes. What I found was quite the contrary. To this day, with a rare exception, the agents, principle Read More...