This is Part 2 of the Portland is Home Team talking to Taylor Kittell a Founding Partner at Breakwater Law whose mission is to enhance the lives of their clients by building and protecting their property and legacy.     Taylor approaches the difficult issues of planning for death and incapacity as an educator: every person should not only have an estate plan, but they should also understand it. Estate planning is not just about making a will; it is about coordinating your financial life, protecting assets for your loved ones, and making difficult times easier for those around you. It ..read more

Nothing says Holiday Season more than having a guest on your podcast show. This episode contains vital information for anyone with even the most modest investments as today the Portland is Home Team talks to Taylor Kittell a Founding Partner at Breakwater Law whose mission is to enhance the lives of their clients by building and protecting their property and legacy.     Taylor approaches the difficult issues of planning for death and incapacity as an educator: every person should not only have an estate plan, but they should also understand it. Estate planning is not just about makin ..read more

Is it a Good Time to Buy?  In this episode we have an in-depth discussion about the age-old question: Is it a Good Time to Buy? Renting vs. Buying - Budgeting vs. Building Equity. Andrew will break down the numbers as well as the pros and cons of either dwelling decision you make. Audra discusses their new home across town and of course she has excellent advice regarding your home-buying or selling journey. Don’t be shy, give them a call or email them anytime!  Realty Works Group 503-975-1829 cell 503-975-3895 office andrew@portlandishome.com audra@portlandishome.com ..read more

So not only did Audra and Andrew enjoy a European vacation but they did it with a tween and a teen! Their kids. They have incredible advice and excellent tips on making your kids Global Citizens and savvy travelers. Plus, they discuss their dream itinerary with a few details you won’t want to miss.  Andrew has a rather weird market report but is still insisting that it’s not a bad time to buy or sell a home.     The Portland is Home Team Newsletter:  Happy Summertime Friends! Interest rates continue to be high which is keeping the real estate market tame, but not on life su ..read more

The term Today’s Market means something different to whoever you ask. This episode Andrew and Audra break down the actual conversations they’re having with clients and the potential clients. Andrew Galler’s Market Minute examines the statistics and what real-life real estate activity is like as of now.   Plus, we dive into the must do maintenance items to tackle in June. Don’t procrastinate drop a line to The Portland is Home Team at hello@realtyworksgroup.com and have them help you get it DONE!   Newsletter from the Gallers: Hello Friends! Doubtless you have heard the (true!) joke a ..read more

The Portland is Home Team has a new Teammate! Lou Chain is a seasoned realtor and ready to help you buy or sell in these tumultuous times. Speaking of the current state of real estate, this episode has important insights to keep in mind and the ways in which you should or should not be diving into today’s market. Plus, Andrew will break down the current numbers report with his Market Minute.  Click here to email  Realty Works Group and The Portland is Home Team  Newsletter from Audra: As a ski family we love, love, love the snow. And when it rains here, especially for our April ..read more

Today the Team talks to Todd McAllister, Owner and Sales Manager from OnStage, a staging company located in Seattle as well as in Portland. We will discuss the importance of professionals dressing up and primping your house to make it as perfect as it can look. Since 2004, OnStage has helped sell over $6 billion in real estate and they aren’t slowing down. Home staging is no small matter. Everything they do is proven and perfected. And staging is just as much a mental and emotional process as it is physically changing and tidying your home. Plus, Todd has some great stories of the hilarious an ..read more

We’re going to have a little more fun today. We have a TON of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that the Portland is Home Team has been asked in the past TWO decades of working hard to welcome you home! The Gallers will play Rapid Fire Answering with some of the most asked inquiries and break down with more detail a few of the more important and complicated questions.  And the questions are as follows: For Buyers: What home can I afford? Can I buy a home and sell my current one at the same time? How many homes should I see before making an offer? What do you think the seller will accept a ..read more

When it comes to having the best experience with borrowing money for a home, the most important part of the formula is knowing the math and the facts. Todd Gydesen, Mortgage Broker with Vantage Mortgage Brokers, has the longevity and methods to help you make the right decisions. In today’s world having experts who have lived through much tougher times is the only way to go. Sit back, listen, and learn from these well-seasoned professionals in this week’s episode of The Portland is Home Team Talk Real Estate, (and Mortgages!)     Here are some helpful tips to get you started: Tip 1: G ..read more

The Gallers have seen a lot in their 22 years of working hard to welcome you home and they’re even flummoxed by the current state of real estate, and the world for that matter. Andrew has terrific insight, words of wisdom and analysis to help steer even the most fragile buyers and sellers through these unprecedented times.   Andrew explains that the definition of a buyer’s market is 6 months or more of inventory; below, a seller’s market. Find out if that holds true for the Portland area and much more in this episode of The Portland is Home Team Talks Real Estate.    Newsletter ..read more