All Things PNW Real Estate

Riley Costello is a Lake Oswego realtor with Sotheby's and a published novelist. In this episode, Riley shares how COVID led her into real estate alongside her dad, her ethical approach to business, and market strategies she uses with clients. We talk ethics in a slow market, writing at 5 a.m., what novels and real estate teach each other, and Riley's holiday romance novel, Waiting for December. Plus, Riley's go-to Lake Oswego eats and drink recommendations.

Jamal and Adam cover the summer Portland real estate market and go over questions some people were asking Jamal on his social media

On this episode of All Things PNW, we sit down with Christie Giboney, lead designer and team manager at White Glove Home Staging and Improvements, to talk all things home staging. With over 6 years of staging experience and a real estate license to boot, Christie breaks down what actually moves the needle when it comes to prepping a home for sale.We cover:How much staging can really boost your final sale price (and cut down time on market)The top 3 areas to stage first if you're working with a limited budgetDesign trends worth following — and which finishes to keep timelessStaging vacant vs. owner-occupied homes, and why the latter is trickier (and more rewarding)Where AI and virtual staging fit in — and why Christie's not always a fanThe most overlooked room that can make a big impactA real before-and-after story where staging turned a stale listing into a two-week saleWhat sellers should start doing now if they're planning to list in the next 6–12 monthsPlus, we close things out PNW-style with local restaurant picks and our go-to cocktail segment.Whether you're a seller, an agent, or just curious what goes into making a house market-ready, this episode is packed with practical, real-world staging advice.

Real Estate professionals Jamal and Adam talk about what they are seeing in the Portland spring market, and talk about best practices, how to take advantage of higher rate environments, and other tips.

Attorney‑turned‑developer Dan DiCicco and lender‑vet Jody Cienfuegos break down how cost segregation and bonus depreciation can turn rental properties—especially in the PNW—into massive tax savings. We cover real‑world numbers, short‑term rental loopholes, depreciation recapture traps, and why parking lots and rehab projects might be your best friends this year.