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Essential Guide: Must-Know Tips for Selling Your Pacific Northwest Home
Discover expert tips for selling your Pacific Northwest home in 2025. From timing the market to handling rain during showings, learn how to navigate the unique PNW real estate landscape. Get insights on pricing strategies, environmental considerations, and essential inspection requirements from Urban Nest Realty's experienced agents
The Art of Staging: What To Consider When Preparing Your Home for Sale
In our unique market, professional staging can be the difference between a good sale and a great one. Our data shows that well-staged homes typically sell faster and for better prices than their un-staged counterparts. At Urban Nest, we understand that selling your Portland home is more than just listing a property – it's about creating an irresistible first impression that captures buyers' hearts.
Winter Home Buying in the Pacific Northwest: Your Secret Advantage
As your resident Real Estate experts here in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve got a little known tip about winter house hunting that we are bursting at the seams to share. It may seem counter-intuitive but we've discovered that winter house hunting isn't just feasible - it's actually one of the smartest strategies for savvy buyers in Oregon and Washington. While many people hibernate during the rainy season, and hunker down for the holidays, those willing to brave the elements often find themselves in an advantageous position. Let’s find out why…
The Rise of ADUs in the Pacific Northwest: What You Need to Know
In recent years, the Pacific Northwest has seen a significant surge in the popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as mother-in-law units or rentable spaces. Homeowners in Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, and Southwest Washington are increasingly recognizing the potential of ADUs as a source of passive income and a solution to housing shortages. This trend is reshaping the real estate landscape across the region, offering new opportunities for both homeowners and home sellers alike. Real estate professionals, including realtors and brokers, are increasingly well-versed in the benefits and processes of ADU development, making them valuable resources for homeowners exploring this option. In this blog we dig into the in’s and out’s of these fantastic home additions.
We Believe in Portland: City-Wide Clean-up
At Urban Nest, we're not just about helping our clients buy and sell homes—we're deeply invested in the future of our community. That's why we're excited to share an incredible initiative we recently participated in and look forward to supporting in the future. The "We Believe in Portland" initiative is a movement bringing Portlanders together to clean up our streets and reclaim the pride we've always had in our beautiful city.