Shawn Realty

10/06/2026

Do Financial Advisers Own Homes? The Surprising Answer.

There's no clean "advisers only" number. Closest figures: managers and professionals own about 70%. Financial pros in management and business own about 72%. Households making $100k-plus, around a typical adviser wage, own about 85%.

So most do own — and the people paid to help others build wealth overwhelmingly buy their own homes. They treat homeownership as a core wealth move, not just a monthly bill.

Want to talk about your homeownership? Call or text Shawn Yu at 503-515-4499.

Sources: BLS CES 2024; NAR/ACS 2024; Fed SHED 2024.

10/06/2026

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

It Depends on Your Life Stage and Your Numbers, Not the Calendar Today’s real estate question is: is now a good time to buy a house? Short answer: trying to time the market usually doesn’t work. Look at three things instead: where you are in life, whether the numbers work for you, and where prices sit compared to the long-term median. I’m Shawn Yu. NW Portland / Bethany broker, and I’ve been selling for about 18 years. I talked through this in House Decisions Episode 2, and this post follows it....

Trying to time the market rarely works. Shawn Yu explains how your life stage, your numbers, and the median price tell you when to buy.

10/04/2026

What Is My Home Likely to Net After Costs?

Sale Price Minus the Real Stack — Not Sale Price Minus Wishful Thinking Hey, welcome back. Today’s real estate question is: what is my home likely to net after costs? Short answer: your net is roughly expected sale price, minus mortgage payoff and liens, commissions/fees you’ve agreed to, Oregon escrow and title costs, prorations, and any credits or repairs you give in negotiation — plus or minus HOA estoppels and odd one-offs. In a careful 2026 Portland-metro market, build in room for inspection credits; don’t pencil net as “list price minus a round number you heard at a BBQ.”...

Sale price is not what you walk away with. Shawn Yu walks through payoff, Oregon escrow, credits, and a real net sheet before you list.

10/04/2026

Why Is My Zestimate Different From What Agents Say?

Because an Algorithm Doesn’t Walk Your House — Or Your Competition Hey, welcome back. Today’s real estate question is: why is my Zestimate different from what agents say? Short answer: Zillow’s Zestimate (and similar online AVMs) is a model guessing from public data and patterns. A local agent prices from recent comps, live listings, condition you can see and smell, and what buyers in Beaverton, Bethany, Multnomah, or Clackamas are actually writing offers on. When those disagree — and they often do — the street usually wins, not the website....

Because an Algorithm Doesn’t Walk Your House — Or Your Competition Hey, welcome back. Today’s real estate question is: why is my Zestimate different from what agents say? Short answer: Zillow’s Zestimate (and similar online AVMs) is a model guessing from public data and patterns. A local age...

10/02/2026

Is Now a Good Time to Sell a House in Portland?

Your Life Stage Matters More Than the Market HeadlinesHey, welcome back. Today’s real estate question is: is now a good time to sell a house in Portland?People ask me this almost every week. Usually after they watched a YouTube video that says the market is crashing, or another one that says wait six months and rates will save you.Here’s the honest answer. The right time to sell is often less about what the overall Portland market is doing — and more about which stage of homeownership you’re in, why you actually need to move, and what your full financial picture looks like....

Thinking of selling in Portland in 2026? Shawn Yu explains why your life stage and finances matter more than headlines—and how to list smart in a softer market.

10/01/2026

House Decisions: Should You Sell First or Buy First?

It Depends on Who You Are Hey, welcome back. Today’s real estate question is should I sell first or buy first? The honest answer is it depends on which buyer and seller you are. Job transfer, move-up, move-down, or retiring—the timing and the risk look different for each. Before we get into the ...

09/29/2026

Last 30 years of Real Estate Will Show You The Way in 2026 and 2027:

Is the Real Estate Market Crashing in 2026? Zoom Out 30 Years Before You Buy or Sell Hey everyone — it’s Shawn from Portland, Oregon. A lot of people are saying the real estate market is crashing right now. That it’s going to crash big time. When you look at the numbers, that story does […]

09/29/2026

Last 30 years of Real Estate Will Show You The Way in 2026 and 2027

Is the Real Estate Market Crashing in 2026? Zoom Out 30 Years Before You Buy or Sell Hey everyone — it’s Shawn from Portland, Oregon. A lot of people are saying the real estate market is crashing right now. That it’s going to crash big time. When you look at the numbers, that story does […]

09/29/2026

KNOW This Number and Do Well in Real Estate. Master the Real Estate Market: A Guide to Success

KNOW This Number and Do Well in Real Estate

09/24/2026

Social media says the housing market is dead. Nobody’s buying. Nobody’s selling. Prices should drop 50%. Mortgage rates are unaffordable. Politicians (POTUS and Oregon Senator) toss around $5,000 or $50,000 like campaign candy.

Social media says the housing market is dead. Nobody’s buying. Nobody’s selling. Prices should drop 50%. Mortgage rates are unaffordable. Politicians (POTUS and Oregon Senator) toss around $5,000 or $50,000 like campaign candy.