Get Your Garden Ready for 2025: A Fun & Local Guide Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to get your hands dirty—literally! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a total newbie, preparing now will set you up for a thriving, bountiful garden this year. Plus, with ... » Learn More about
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How the California Fires May Impact the Portland Real Estate Market
How the California Fires May Impact the Portland Real Estate Market As a local realtor here in Portland, I’ve been reflecting on how the ongoing California wildfires might influence our housing market. It’s heartbreaking to see so many families displaced and seeking refuge, and I’ve already ... » Learn More about How the California Fires May Impact the Portland Real Estate Market
DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 18 – 2024)
Understanding the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal Buying or selling a home involves a multitude of steps, and two critical ones are the home inspection and the appraisal. While both are important in the home buying process, they serve different purposes. Understanding the ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 18 – 2024)
DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 17 – 2024)
Fun Things to do this week... The People's JokerIn many ways, the true diva of The People's Joker has been Warner Bros. Discovery. The massive media giant sent a letter that shut down all but the premiere screening of the indie comedy spoof at Toronto International Film Festival in ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 17 – 2024)
DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 16 – 2024)
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed higher than expected inflation in March, with the headline reading up 0.4% from February. On an annual basis, CPI moved in the wrong direction, rising from 3.2% to 3.5%. The Core measure, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, increased ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 16 – 2024)
