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Renovating Portland Real Estate: The Best Strategy for ROI and Resilience
Discover the best renovation strategies in Portland real estate to boost fair market value, rental income, and navigate distressed property outcomes.
tylergkoski
Apr 234 min read
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Collaborative Real Estate Investing in Portland: Building Wealth and Community—Together
Discover how purpose-driven real estate helps Portland and SW Washington homebuyers make thoughtful, community-oriented choices. Learn about real estate services, local market insights, and meaningful homeownership with Grand Union Real Estate.
tylergkoski
Apr 223 min read
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Debunking the Myths of Community-Focused Real Estate
Home sellers in Portland face myths about FSBO, listing price, and market conditions. Here’s why local realtors deliver better outcomes and smarter guidance.
tylergkoski
Apr 213 min read
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Portland Real Estate 2025: Local Trends, Neighborhood Momentum, and Smart Seller Strategies
Explore Portland’s evolving housing market in 2025, where local strength drives long-term value. From exciting new builds in Happy Valley to revitalized Montavilla, discover how responsible real estate investments are shaping the metro area’s future.
tylergkoski
Apr 184 min read
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Understanding Portland’s ADU Opportunities: A Homeowner’s Guide to Building Smarter
Thinking about building an ADU in Portland? Learn the rules, costs, financing options, and ROI potential in our definitive homeowner guide.
tylergkoski
Apr 174 min read
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First-Time Buyers in Portland: How Your Home Purchase Shapes Neighborhoods and Builds Legacy
Buying your first home in Portland is more than a milestone—it’s an investment in community. From Sellwood-Moreland’s tree-lined streets to condos in Downtown Portland, first-time buyers shape housing values, equity, and neighborhood resilience. Learn how your purchase can drive long-term success, inclusion, and stability in the best Portland neighborhoods.
tylergkoski
Apr 154 min read
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From Foreclosure to Foundation: Transforming Distressed Properties into Community Assets
Discover how Grand Union Real Estate transforms distressed properties into powerful community assets through smart, values-driven investing
tylergkoski
Apr 114 min read
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Sustainable Real Estate Investment Metrics: The Triple Bottom Line
Explore how Grand Track sustainable real estate investment metrics—ESG, energy efficiency, and social impact—to grow wealth and community in Portland.Union turns every Portland real estate deal into a triple bottom line win: financial, social, and environmental returns.
tylergkoski
Apr 104 min read
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The Ripple Effect: How your first home purchase strengthens Portland's social fabric
Buying your first home in Portland is more than a personal milestone—it’s a commitment to equity, sustainable communities, and long-term neighborhood stability. Every purchase has ripple effects: funding schools and green spaces, strengthening local businesses, and anchoring community outcomes. At Grand Union, we see first-time buyers not just as homeowners, but as stakeholders in the built environment and the city’s future.
tylergkoski
Apr 94 min read
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The Micro-Market Mindset: How to Buy (and Belong) in PNW Real Estate
Explore Portland real estate with purpose. Learn how to navigate micro-markets with clarity, conscience, and community insight.
tylergkoski
Apr 84 min read
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Portland Emerging Neighborhoods: Real Estate Offers, Community Negotiation, and Smarter Strategies
Discover Portland emerging neighborhoods. Learn negotiation strategies, craft stronger real estate offers, and align investment with community values.
tylergkoski
Apr 63 min read
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Community-Focused Homebuying in Portland: A First-Time Buyer Guide
Step-by-step guide to community-focused homebuying in Portland—programs, CLT model, savings plans, foreclosure prevention, and first-time buyer support.
tylergkoski
Apr 33 min read
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Portland Emerging Neighborhoods: 2025 First-Time Buyer Guide
Discover Portland emerging neighborhoods for first-time buyers—Montavilla, Foster-Powell, Cully, St. Johns, Happy Valley & more.
tylergkoski
Mar 283 min read
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How to Use a 1031 Exchange to Grow Your Real Estate Portfolio in Southwest Washington
Learn how to use a 1031 exchange in Southwest Washington to grow your real estate portfolio, defer capital gains, and invest with purpose.
tylergkoski
Mar 273 min read
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A Strategic Guide for Homebuyers Navigating Portland’s Evolving Real Estate Landscape
Navigating Portland's dynamic real estate market in 2025? Our guide to suburban and urban living helps you choose between the best neighborhoods. Explore the benefits, compare home prices, and discover what fits your lifestyle with Grand Union Real Estate.
shaan794
Mar 263 min read
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The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to a Community-Focused Home Buying Process in Portland
For Portland first-time buyers, choosing a home is about building legacy and joining a strong, values-driven community—see how to go beyond the transaction and make impact.
tylergkoski
Mar 146 min read
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Is Sustainable Building the Future of Urban Real Estate? Exploring the Unknown Possibilities
As urban populations soar, the demand for innovative solutions in real estate becomes urgent. More developers are now focusing on...
tylergkoski
Mar 124 min read
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