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Straight answers about buying, selling, and moving.
Paul writes the way he talks with clients: plain language, real numbers, and no pressure. These articles cover the questions that come up across two states, plus the market updates worth reading.
Latest · Market October 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Treasure Valley market update: strong sales, lean supply, modest price growth
New IMLS data shows Treasure Valley sales running well above last year while supply stays lean. Here is what the numbers mean for buyers and sellers across Ada and Canyon counties.
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Buyers October 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Downsizing in Oregon and Idaho: a plan for the next chapter
Empty nesters have more good options than they realize, from maintenance-free townhomes in both markets to a whole new state. Here is how Paul sequences a smart downsizing move.
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Relocation October 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Moving from Portland to Boise: the real estate playbook
Paul serves buyers and sellers in both markets, so he knows the questions that actually matter when you cross state lines.
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Buyers October 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Property taxes in Oregon vs Idaho: what homebuyers should know
Two states, two very different property tax systems, and a real income and sales tax tradeoff behind them. A plain-language comparison for anyone weighing a Portland Metro or Treasure Valley purchase.
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Market October 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Portland Metro market update: more inventory, more room to negotiate
The latest published data shows a cooling median price and rising supply. Here is what it means for Portland buyers and sellers.
Read the article Relocation September 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Buying across state lines: the Oregon to Idaho timeline
Two markets, two closing processes, one calendar. The sequencing that keeps a cross-state purchase on track.
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Buyers September 22, 2026 · 7 min read
What first-time buyers should know before they start
The prep work that happens before you tour a single home is what protects your budget, your timeline, and your peace of mind.
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Buyers September 19, 2026 · 6 min read
New construction versus an existing home: the honest trade-offs
Brand-new everything or an established neighborhood? The decision comes down to time, budget, and what you value most.
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Selling in the Treasure Valley: what sellers should know
Lean inventory, fast-moving homes, and the negotiation discipline that keeps you in control from offer to closing.
Read the article Buyers September 8, 2026 · 6 min read
How home inspections work, and how to use the report
The inspection is your protection, not your enemy. Here is how the process works and which findings actually matter.
Read the article Sellers August 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Pricing your home to sell: the math behind the number
Asking price is strategy, not sentiment. Here is how comparable sales and current demand produce a number that works.
Read the article Buyers August 18, 2026 · 6 min read
VA loans and military buyers: what to know in Oregon and Idaho
The VA loan is one of the strongest home-buying benefits there is. How it works, what it buys you, and where it fits.
Read the article Buyers August 10, 2026 · 5 min read
What is a pre-approval, and why it matters before the first tour
A pre-approval is verified financing, and it changes everything about how you shop, offer, and compete.
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