Michael Brown, Oregonlife

09/19/2026

Want to learn more about real estate in our area?

09/18/2026

In today's blog, we discuss some of the pros and cons to selling your home to an iBuyer.

An iBuyer can help you to sell your house quickly by skipping some of the hassles of having a home on the market and letting you set your own timeline. But selling to an iBuyer — a real estate company that uses tech to buy and resell houses — isn’t for everyone.

09/16/2026

Thinking about selling your home? Get your seller guide today and learn about the process of home selling!

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09/13/2026

A real estate purchase is often the biggest decision you will make. Let someone with the experience, skill, and knowledge help you with this decision. Contact me!

09/11/2026

City charm: High rise buildings, lights 24/7, and historic sites. 🤩What’s your favorite part of the city aesthetic?

09/10/2026

There are now more homes for sale than we’ve seen since 2019.
If you’re buying, don’t waste that leverage by automatically asking for a lower price.

Let’s say a seller is willing to give up $10,000 to make the deal work.

Taking $10,000 off the price would lower the principal and interest payment by roughly $65 per month on a 30-year loan in the high 6s.

But using that same $10,000 toward closing costs could keep thousands in your bank account.

Or it could be used toward a rate buydown that lowers the payment more than the price reduction would.

The best option depends on the loan, the house and how long you expect to own it.

That conversation needs to happen before the offer is written not after the contract is signed.

More inventory gives buyers leverage.

Knowing how to structure that leverage is where the real savings can happen.

09/10/2026

Median Days on Market gives us an idea of how quickly listings are selling in Oakland.

09/07/2026

How important is a spacious outdoor area for your family?

09/05/2026

If you’re a city dweller frustrated with the local real estate market, relocating to a smaller town might seem like an attractive possibility in the near future.

If you’re a city dweller and have found yourself frustrated with the local real estate market, relocating to a smaller town might seem like an attractive possibility in the near future.

09/03/2026

Get the highest price for your home! Find out what your home could be worth now.

Thinking about selling your home? Get a quick estimate of your home's value.