Maria Sworske, Realtor

12/02/2025

The cost of new construction is so high. There are a lot of older apartment buildings that could be bought by the city and operated as low income housing, allowing for lower rents and less public subsidy.

“Even affordable rents are too high,” one affordable housing provider told The Oregonian/OregonLive.

09/24/2025

Seen on Broker Tour Tuesday.

09/05/2025

Well, this is interesting.

Despite what you may read, in July, 31% of buyers paid all-cash, while only 6% of contracts were terminated and only 2% of sales were distressed. Find more market insights from the REALTORS® Confidence Index: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index

09/05/2025

Come and see this remodeled home in the Bull Mountain area of Tigard. Open Saturday 9/6/25 from 12-3:00. Enjoy central air conditioning and spacious primary en-suite. You’ll love the spacious & low maintenance shaded back yard with green space behind.

Property for $550,000. Welcome to this beautifully remodeled Tigard home. The primary suite features a vaulted ceiling for a spacious, airy feel, while the secondary bedroom offers a generous closet. Sunlight fills the home through large windows, and the shady back patiocomplete with natural gas hoo...

08/28/2025

Interesting things seen on Broker Tour

07/24/2025

Architectural History tour of Piedmont and Walnut Park neighborhoods in N. Portland. Some interesting houses.

04/09/2025

Interesting sightings on Realtor tour.

04/08/2025

Ordinary day, went to office for a class on social media marketing. Afterward, baby goats appeared. Every day is a new adventure.

04/04/2025

More fun finds on Tuesday Broker Tour.

03/27/2025

Job perks: Architectural History Walking Tour in SE Portland just for Realtors.

03/21/2025

Fun house with original character plus added artistic flair, NE Portland.

03/21/2025

Houses delivered. Mainly intended for ADUs.

A home that can be ready in two to six weeks for a fraction of the normal cost of a new house may help ease the Boise area's housing shortage.