Street of Dreams 2018: Photo Tour
The Street of Dreams is the can’t miss home event of the summer here in Portland! Make sure to check out the gorgeous homes in Hillsboro this year- check out my preview here!
Read MoreThe Homes of Charleston
I fell in love with all of the homes in Charleston South Carolina and am already trying to pick which house I might buy for myself in the future :)
Read MorePortland Home Energy Audit
Starting January 1, 2018, any homeowners looking to sell their home in the city of Portland will have to first have a home energy audit and make their home energy score public. Although these audits have been available for awhile, they are just now becoming mandatory. Portland wants to increase the energy efficiency of residential properties and give buyers a more informed view of their future homes energy usage.
Read MoreFriday Fives: Decorate your Home for Spring
One of my favorite things to do at the start of spring is freshen up my house. I like to pack away all of the winter gear and make my house lighter and brighter. From softer fabrics to way more plants, I'm sharing five easy ways to get your house ready for spring!
Read MoreTo Do: April 2017
The best Portland has to offer during the month of April!
Read MoreInterior Design Trends for 2017
I am obsessed with home decor and design and spend pretty much all of my free time browsing the web. Online shopping is my favorite game, except I almost never buy anything. I pay attention to trends in home design and decor, and below are the design trends that I'm seeing everywhere!
Read MoreHome Buying 101
I recently hosted a class in my community for first time homebuyers, or seasoned buyers who need a refresher in this fast changing market. Saopon Cha, owner of Cha Mortgage and one of my favorite local mortgage brokers co-hosted, and everyone in the class walked away with some great information! For those that couldn't attend I still want to share what we taught, so here is a summary of all of the information!
Read MoreTo Do: February 2017
All of the best Portland events for February 2017!
Read MoreA Guide to Home Styles
Every one has their own favorite style of home, and figuring out a buyers ideal home style is a great way to get ready to start viewing properties. Here is a fantastic chart explaining the most popular home styles, their histories, and their defining characteristic. Which home style is your dream home?
Read MoreRachel Bernhardt, Portland Realtor
In order to help people get to know me better I am proud to release my first promotional video! I'm always trying to grow my business, so if you know anyone in the Portland area looking to buy or sell real estate, now or in the future, please share this with them and send them my way!
Read MoreTop Home Design Trends for 2017
What will homebuyers and builders be looking for as we move into 2017? Below are some trends that we will be seeing in new builds in 2017, and that homebuyers will be interested in seeing in both new and existing homes in the coming years. Most of these trends have been gaining ground in the past few years but will be big selling points in 2017.
Read MoreTouring Tiny Digs
Tiny homes are taking over the country. It is hard to turn on the t.v. (especially my favorite HGTV) without some sort of show about building, renovating or buying a tiny home. Portland already had one tiny house hotel, but this past weekend Tiny Digs opened on NE Glisan & 28th and already has an amazing presence. The location couldn't be better, with tons of great restaurants and bars in the area and easy access to anywhere in Portland.
Read MoreStreet of Dreams 2016: Design Trends
The top five design trends I saw during the 2016 Street Of Dreams.
Read MoreInspiration: Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor living spaces are my all time favorite feature of a home. I'm sharing some of my favorites!
Read MoreInspiration: Wallpaper
One of the design trends that I'm happiest to see these days is stylish, well-applied wallpaper. While some might think of wallpaper as an unfortunate relic from the past, when done correctly it can make a powerful statement. I'm starting to see wallpaper more and more on tour, and I love the texture, color and pattern it can bring to a room.
Read MoreNestiny: A Homebuyers Guide
Nestiny is an amazing new tool I just discovered for buyers looking to educate themselves about the home buying process and gain knowledge about their personal home buying journey!
Read MoreTuesday Tours
One of my favorite days of the week is always Tuesday, the day my office and I go on Brokers Tour, better known as Tuesday Tour! Every Tuesday Realtor's with new homes put them open on Tuesdays for other agents to see new listings and get a chance to socialize and network with other agents. It is a great chance to look at homes you might not otherwise get to see, preview homes for a client, and spend time with the other agents in my office!
Read MoreInspiration: Dream Kitchens
One of my favorite activities is dreaming about my future home. Being a Realtor, I am constantly looking at homes, and I get so many decorating ideas and inspiration from touring different homes. I have so many things planned on how I want my future home to look, and I can't wait until I have the means to make my dreams come true!!
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