Cris Marin - Realtor

06/07/2022

04/28/2022

Looking for more privacy and acreage? You're not the only one. Check out this town dubbed a "Portland exurb" that's also close to Mt. Hood.🏙🏡🗻

Owners get more than a house close to recreation on the Sandy River and Mount Hood. “They’re buying privacy,” says Kate Alvord of Portland Works Real Estate.

04/15/2022

Real estate investors are buying more houses than ever, here's how it's affecting the market for homebuyers.

Amid tight housing market, investors snap up homes in record numbers. Portland renters and prospective non-investment homebuyers are feeling the impact.

03/31/2022

Don't be duped by fake real estate photos: tips from the experts.

Prepare a home to truthfully look its best with this advice by Gregory Pierce of Ruum Media real estate photography service.

03/13/2022

Buyers want land with acreage and multi-family dwelling options now more than ever. Check out these local properties 🌲

Home shoppers have been targeting properties with acreage, a work-efficient Zoom room for private teleconferencing, extra living quarters for family members and a large, relaxing backyard to replace weekend getaways.

02/17/2022

Is it time to invest in real estate? Check out financial advisor Dave Ramsey's thoughts on how you can use real estate to grow wealth.🏠

Investing in real estate property can be a great way to build wealth, but it's not for everyone. Learn how to invest the smart way.

02/04/2022

Read to see how Portland ranks for homebuyers from different generations.🏡

When home shopping, young adults want an alternative to rising rents, middle-aged parents want to live near top schools and seniors desire active retirement communities, according to Knock, a fintech homeownership platform.

01/20/2022

Looking for an out-of-the-box place to call home? An old fire station in SE Portland was just sold, and it's not the only one in Portland that's been renovated into a house. 🚒🔥‍🏡

If you want an out-of-the-ordinary place with more space, considered living in a firehouse.

01/06/2022

From log cabin mansions to a concrete dome, check out 2021's most popular Oregon homes for sale.

In Oregon’s hot real estate market, everything for sale gets attention. But in 2021, these 25 properties really stood out.

12/17/2021

Buying and selling homes in Oregon means being aware of wildfire risk. Learn what steps you can take to get ahead of the game.

In addition to a pre-sale inspection from the foundation to the roof, some Oregon home shoppers want to know if their new place could be vulnerable to wildfires.

12/03/2021

This lawsuit hopes to have the last word on Oregon's recent 'love letters' ban. 🏡💌

The lawsuit alleges that Oregon's ban violates the First Amendment.

11/19/2021

The Lloyd Center Mall has closed and Portlanders have a few things to say about what should come next. Check out these concepts from our very own residents. ⛸🏢🤷‍♂️

https://www.wweek.com/news/2021/11/17/six-ways-to-redefine-portland-using-one-dead-mall/