You’ve retired—or you’re about to—and now the question is, what’s next for your home? Whether you’re dreaming of downsizing, moving closer to grandkids, or finally escaping Portland’s rainy winters, your next move deserves a smart, stress-free plan. First, Let’s Talk Portland’s Current Market As of August 2025, Portland’s real estate landscape is showing a few… Continue reading Selling Your Home After Retirement: What to Know Before You List in Portland

I closed the door at our apartment for the last time at 6:20 AM this morning.  CBS Films has left town and we are back in our house.  The experience of living in the Pearl District in just over 1000 square feet with a wife, dog, toddler and home office proved very doable but at… Continue reading Real Estate Downsizing Complete

I spent the night on the sofa.  I didn’t do anything.  I’m not in trouble.  Regular readers know that we’ve moved out of our nearly 5000 SQFT historic home for a 1054 SQFT apartment.  It’s a six month experiment that came about in an unsolicited manner; our house is a corporate rental, fully furnished through… Continue reading After a Night on the Sofa

There is a comedian’s sketch about baby proofing the stove: turn it on high and wait for him to touch it. Now baby-proof: he’s not going to touch it again. Maybe not the best method but effective and effective is probably all that matters in the long run. Our two-year-old survived living in our 1902… Continue reading Toddlers and Condos Oh My