Marty Wells - LUXE Forbes Global Properties

09/24/2026

Student loans don't have to keep you from buying a home.

One in three first-time buyers already carries that debt. Lenders look at your full financial picture, not just one number. If your finances are in decent shape, you may be closer to qualifying than you think.

Talk to a lender first. Then call me.

09/24/2026

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

09/23/2026

71% of markets are still seeing home prices rise. That's more than two out of three nationwide.

Portland is a mixed bag right now. But the broad narrative you're reading in headlines? It's not the full picture.

What's actually happening in your neighborhood is a different conversation. Call me for a local's perspective on the market.

09/23/2026

Four different housing markets are running at once: cash buyers, financed buyers, locked-in owners, and builders. Each one plays by its own rules, and the right move for one is exactly the wrong move for another.

Let's figure out which one you're actually in and build your next move from there.

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

09/22/2026

Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus? Start where buyers do – at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house.A few simple touches make a big difference. Freshen up the front door with a new coat of paint, touch up your landscaping or bring in seasonal flowers, sweep the walkways and clean the gutters, and make sure the path to the door is well lit. A great agent knows what today's buyers will notice, and which touch-ups are worth your time. So, let’s connect and get your house ready to turn heads this fall.

Marty Wells
Principal Broker
LUXE | FORBES GLOBAL PROPERTIES
Licensed in Oregon
Direct: 503.699.6999
Cell: 503.951.3849
159 A Ave Lake Oswego, OR 97034
[email protected]
martywells.luxeoregon.com

09/21/2026

Protecting clients sometimes means advising them to pause, not proceed.

Real advocacy is about long term outcomes, not quick wins.

Comment or DM me if you value guidance that prioritizes protection over pressure 💬

09/21/2026

You can't control where mortgage rates go, but you can control your credit, your loan, and the kind of home you buy. Working with a trusted lender can help you lock in the best rate you qualify for. And when you’re ready to make a move that fits your budget, let’s connect.

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/17/2026

Renting out your home might seem like the path of least resistance, yet it requires a long-term commitment that many homeowners aren't prepared for. Managing a property involves analyzing vacancy trends and preparing for unexpected maintenance costs that can quickly erode your profit margins.

Success in real estate comes from making decisions based on data rather than a desire for a quick fix.

Reach out today to evaluate if a rental or a refined sales strategy is your best path forward.

Give me a call

09/17/2026

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. And now you know four of the biggest things to get right.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

09/16/2026

This year I have seen more deals made than in the past. On houses you don't see the word "discount" too often but in this market it makes sense to drop costs.

Buyers and sellers have found loopholes to save money strategically and it helps both parties involved.

Need help with negotiating? Give me a call.