Jack Walsh Illustrated Properties Real Estate

09/06/2026

Yesterday at the Gorge on the Columbia River

09/06/2026

Together with Ryan, Rick and Tim in Hood River, OR. Mt. Hood tomorrow😎

09/04/2026

How to Compare Mortgage Options Like a Pro
Shopping for a mortgage can be difficult, since lenders present the numbers in so many different ways, and it's easy to focus on whichever number stands out first. Knowing what to actually compare is what helps you save money.
Know That the Interest Rate Isn't the Whole Story
The interest rate quoted...

Shopping for a mortgage means comparing more than the interest rate. Here's what buyers should check before picking the right lender and loan for their needs.

09/03/2026

Setting a Price That Attracts Serious Buyers
Setting the right asking price can make a big difference in how buyers respond to a home once it hits the market. Price it with current conditions in mind, and you're more likely to attract serious interest early. Price it too high or too low, and the selling process can become more complicated than...

A fair asking price attracts serious buyers fast, while an unrealistic one can turn buyers away before they even see the home in person.

08/27/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Neighborhood Development Plans
When searching for real estate, don't forget that the property you're considering buying and the surrounding area may change dramatically over the years. Looking into future development plans can help you avoid surprises, such as buying near a major construction project or a new commercial development.
Where...

Before you buy, it helps to find out what's planned nearby. Development plans can shape your daily life and your home's future value, so it pays to check.

08/21/2026

How to Deal With Low Offers and Keep Your Momentum
When a buyer makes a low offer, it's easy to feel as though you've lost ground already. After all, anyone who's listed a house for sale knows up front that not all offers will be as expected. However, it's important to put this into perspective: a low offer is merely the beginning of a negotiation, not...

A low offer isn't necessarily the end of the road for your home sale. Here's how to evaluate a low offer, negotiate, and move on to a sale with confidence.

08/20/2026

Can This Home Adapt to Your Future Needs?
When visiting a property, it's important to think beyond the upgrades and ask yourself if this floor plan will still suit your needs five, 10, even 20 years from now. Needs change with age, or when multigenerational families come together, or even if a loved one finds that stairs are just too much to...

Before you buy or sell, take a closer look at how well a home can adjust to changing needs, from mobility and growing families to flexible, adaptable living spaces.

08/15/2026

What to Repair Before Listing Your House
Making a home ready to be listed for sale isn't always a matter of large-scale improvements. It is, more often than not, a matter of a few key repairs that will make all the difference, while a handful of less important fixes will wait. Here's how to determine which is which.
Begin With What Turns Off...

Before listing, a few repairs can help you attract more buyers, get them to pay your asking price, and save you the headache of last-minute negotiations.

08/14/2026

Ways to Make Small Bathrooms Feel Larger
Small bathrooms tend to feel restrictive, but there's no need to break the bank to fix that. A few simple tweaks to lighting, color, and storage can make a real difference in how big a bathroom feels, and none of it requires a major renovation.
Let Light In (And Out!)
Bathrooms that are underlit tend...

Bounded by a small space? Add some layered lighting, a larger mirror, and smarter storage to make your bathroom feel almost twice as big without a full renovation.

08/13/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Boundaries
You might assume the fence marks the edge of your property. In many cases, it doesn't, and that gap between what you see and what the survey shows is where boundary disputes start. Before you fall in love with a lot size or a mature tree line, it's worth understanding what actually sets the edge of a...

Property lines aren't always where you think they are. Here's what buyers should check before closing so a boundary question never turns into a costly surprise.