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Knowing When to Walk Away…
Hysteria is not a business plan. Not in real estate or in any sector. Yet it is the primary tool of those hoping to wow
Lisa Baker
03/13/2026
Oregon Real Estate Advisor
Latest Articles
Buying a Home
No, You Can’t Do That During a Walk-Through
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen advisors erroneously tell buyers they can demand things in their final walk-through, but it is the most blatant.
Lisa Baker
02/17/2025
Government
The Vanishing Oregon Dream
Oregonians overwhelmingly favor properties with at least some land but land-use policies are making it impossible for most…
Lisa Baker
01/29/2025
Buying a Home
The Fear Factor: Is It Trapping You in the House You Hate?
…Settling for a house your family outgrew years ago? Waiting for the perfect house, and perfect timing? What happens if you give in to fear?
Lisa Baker
11/13/2024
Homeowners' Associations
The Unexpected Cost of Banning Rentals in Your Neighborhood
No one wants to own a house in the midst of a sea of rentals, but banning rentals altogether may end badly…
Lisa Baker
10/30/2024
Buying a Home
Buyer’s Agents: Who Needs ‘Em? We Got Zillow!
A recent lawsuit against real estate brokerages questioned the value of buyer’s agents, stating that there is little need for these agents since buyers now
Lisa Baker
04/26/2024