Kim's Real Estate Blog

Renovations and Tax Basis: Why Your Home Improvement Records Matter When You Sell

Those old renovation receipts in your drawer could save you thousands in taxes when you sell. See how improvements raise your tax basis and shrink your capital gains tax bill.

Portland Fall Coffee Guide: The Local Shops Worth Your Order

You already know fall drinks are back. Here’s the Portland shortlist of local shops actually worth ordering from this year.

How to Keep Your Home’s Air Clean and Healthy All Winter Long

Stuffy house? Dry skin? Constant sneezing? Your heating system might be the reason. Here’s what changes indoors once the furnace kicks on for the season.

What’s Opening This Fall at Portland’s Theaters and Concert Halls

Portland’s theater companies, the symphony, the ballet and the opera have all posted their fall calendars. Here’s what’s opening, when it runs, and what it costs to go.

9 Estate Planning Mistakes That Put Your Property at Risk (And How to Fix Them)

Most people think their estate is set. Then a house sits in probate for months because of one missed signature. Here are the mistakes that catch real property off guard.

Short Weekend Trips From Portland You Can Actually Book This Weekend

Five escapes within about two hours of Portland, with real drive times, what they cost, and when to go.

9 Common Home Changes That Could Affect Your Insurance Policy

That trampoline, home office, or finished basement might be quietly affecting your insurance coverage. Here’s what to know before a small gap becomes a big problem.

Portland’s Best Fall Events: Pumpkin Patches, Oktoberfests & More

The fall events in Portland worth planning your weekends around this year, the ones I’d actually make time for myself.

Is Building a Deck Worth It? Average Cost vs. Home Value Added

Adding a deck feels like a smart move for your home’s value. But the real return depends on materials, size, and where you live. Here’s what actually pays off at resale.

Where Portland Dogs Actually Get to Run Free

You’ve got a go-to trail or park. It’s fine. But Portland has better off-leash spots hiding in plain sight, and your dog is going to be a lot happier once you find them.

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