PART 1 of 2: Appraisal Contingency There are big changes to Oregon’s residential financing contingencies in 2026! 📑🏡 As of January 2026, Oregon’s standard residential real estate contracts split the financing contingency into two separate protections: the loan contingency and the appraisal contingency. This is a big shift. The old financing contingency stayed in place […]

So, what is a contingency anyway? 🤔 A contingency is a condition that must be met for the sale of a home to be completed. They need to be clearly defined in the sales agreement and usually include a timeline. If the condition isn’t met within the specified timeline, the buyer or seller may elect […]

Ryan and I were going to see a friend’s band play in Lake Oswego (shout out to Rosa’s Buds!) and decided to check out Monty’s Red Sauce in Sellwood for dinner before the show. It was a Saturday night, but we managed to grab two seats at the bar without a reservation. We love this […]

🌳 Homeowner Tree Liability  Before Winter arrives, make sure you’re covered 👇 ✔️ Have your trees inspected regularly or work with a certified arborist ✔️ Document any concerns — leaning, cracks, dead wood, etc. ✔️ Talk to your insurance agent about what your policy covers if a tree falls ✔️ And if you’re planning to […]