April 2024 Market Update Report
Here is the April 2024 Market Action Report for the Portland Metro Area. Please give me a call if you have any questions, or would like to discuss buying or selling a home!
Read MoreMarch 2024 Market Update Report
Here is the Market Update Report for the Portland Metro area for March 2024. Here you will find information about the number of closed sales, pending sales and new listings for March, the months of inventory, average and median prices for the month, and more!
Read MoreHopscotch Portland
Hopscotch is a unique immersive art experience that showcases lots of amazing artists and different art styles and mediums. It would make a great family activity, or a fun date night!
Read MoreGetting Your House Ready For Listing
Even in the hottest of markets, making a good first impression when listing your home is of utmost importance. I tell all clients that the two most important things to do before listing is to declutter as much as possible and get your home as clean as it has ever been. Here is a list that I share with clients that goes over specifically what to clean and some other tips on presenting the home well to potential buyers.
Read MoreOur Backyard Sheet Mulching Project
We just sheet mulched our backyard to take care of weeds and make a great blank slate. We are so happy with the project so I’m sharing the steps we took in case you would like to sheet mulch your own yard too!
Read MoreStylish West Hills Condo
Welcome home to this gorgeous private condo in the West Hills! Featuring two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home has been stylishly designed and is located in the Quintet, a stunning 17 acre resort-style community with an indoor pool, gym, sauna, library, tennis courts and more!
Read MoreStunning and Spacious Beaverton Home
Welcome to this light and bright Beaverton home! Featuring four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, with the primary suite on the main level, this home has been thoughtfully updated and offers a perfect blend of modern comforts, stylish design and a convenient location.
Read MoreLight and Bright Ranch in SW Portland
Welcome home to this light and bright SW Portland ranch! This 1058 square foot home on an oversized corner lot has been thoughtfully updated and offers a perfect blend of modern comforts, stylish design and a convenient location.
Read MoreOur Week in Austin
Our family recently spent an amazing week in Austin! Here are the highlights and our recommendations if you are planning a trip to Austin soon.
Read MoreA Breakdown of Home Inspections Recommended in the Portland Metro Area
For buyers, getting the right home inspections is a critical step of the home buying process. I’m sharing the home inspections that I recommend to my buyers in the Portland metro area!
Read MoreVivian's Nursery
We designed a sweet, feminine nursery for our little girl Vivian. I’m sharing pictures and linking to all of the decor here!
Read MoreThe Portland Real Estate Market
Find out what is happening in the Portland Real Estate Market as of April 2021!!
Read MoreMeet Benny, Our Newest Family Member
David and I adopted our adorable Blenheim Cavalier, Benny, in September and life at the Balmforth house will never be the same!!
Read MoreOur Wedding Album
Hands down, the best day of my life was August 3rd, 2019, the day I married my best friend, and now husband, David. I’m so thrilled to be spending the rest of my life as Mrs. Balmforth, and I can’t believe how lucky I am to have so much love in my life. I’m so thankful to all of our friends and family who made this day happen and made us feel so special and loved.
Read MoreVisiting Seattle
I love visiting Seattle, and since it is only about three hours north of Portland it makes the perfect weekend trip!
Read MoreDIY: Marble Magnets
Make the cutest marble magnets for your fridge!
Read MoreTravel: Copenhagen, Denmark
The city of Copenhagen holds an incredibly special place in my heart, and returning for a visit honestly felt like returning home.
Read MoreTravel: Nice & The French Riviera
The second spot on our European adventure was the South of France, specifically the French Riviera. We chose Nice as our home base for the trip and planned on taking a few day trips by train to some of the other cities along the coast.
Read MoreTravel: Versailles, France
As someone with a deep love of homes, architecture and interior design, all I can say about Versailles is wow! The opulence, the size, the gardens… they truly do not make homes, or even buildings, like this anymore!
Read MoreTravel: Paris, France
David and I took a trip to Paris at the beginning of September and absolutely fell in love with the city! Check out the highlights of our trip and see some great photos of the gorgeous city!
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