Category: Homeownership
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2025 Trends Worth Trying, and What Looks Are Not So Hot
If you could sum up the design themes for the coming year in three words, they might be cozy, functional, and personal. People are spending more time in their homes than ever. As remote work becomes more prevalent and community gathering places grow scarcer, homeowners are prioritizing comfort and individuality. This shift has moved us…
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Essential Guide to Pest Control for Portland Area Homes
Pests are common issues for homeowners in the Portland metro area. Damp conditions and lush vegetation make this region a great place for humans and pests alike. In this guide, we’ll go over common household pests, the damage they can cause, and ways to prevent and remove them safely and effectively. We’ll also outline when…
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Why Your First Home Purchase is Your Most Important Investment
Making your first home purchase is often considered a landmark moment in life—a step towards financial independence and stability. But beyond just fulfilling a personal milestone, buying your first home holds significant weight as an investment decision. Your first home purchase could be the catalyst for your future real estate success, read on for how…
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Sustainable Curb Appeal: The New White Picket Fence
Curb appeal and sustainability have historically felt at odds with each other. The front yard beauty standard for so long being a perfectly manicured green lawns with an impermeable driveways and sparse vegetation. But now, especially in the PNW, we are seeing a pull away from the white picket fence norm and seeing yards that…
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Finding the Perfect Dog Friendly Home: Your Guide to Tail Wagging Features
Are you one of the many pet parents out there who consider their furbaby a top priority when house hunting? Well, you’re not alone! As Millennials and Gen Zers dominate the home buying market, the demand for pet-friendly spaces is more than just a passing trend—it’s a lifestyle. And while, yes, we are here to…
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Over and Out: Trends That Are In the Rearview Mirror
We wouldn’t call it a trend if it stayed in style forever. While we here at SoldByJen are firm believers that your home decor choices should be based in what makes you happy, we do love to keep our friends and clients up to date on latest design trends. One big reason for that is…
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Junk or Treasure? Your Ultimate Guide to Sorting and Donating
How many times have you moved, cleaned out a garage or closet, reorganized a pantry, or rearranged a room and ended up with a pile of stuff that you no longer want or need? We’ve all been there and half the time most of us have no idea what to with our new found pile…
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Brushing Up on Style: Navigating the 2024 Paint Color Palette
As we step into the realm of interior design for 2024, the color trends forecast promises a departure from the saturated hues that dominated 2023. A subtle shift towards sophistication and bold statements characterizes the upcoming year’s palette. Coastal-inspired blues, calming neutrals, and moody hues are set to dominate interior spaces. If you’re contemplating a…
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From Raw Beauty to Cozy Elegance: Mastering the Top 2024 Home Design Trends in Your Space
As we step into 2024 three distinctive design trends are making waves in the interior decor landscape, offering homeowners the opportunity to transform their spaces. From the resurgence of Brutalism to the playful embrace of Curated Maximalism and the comforting allure of Quiet Luxury, let’s embark on a deeper exploration of these trends and discover…
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Bright Ideas for 2023: Lighting Trends that Transform Homes
In the ever-evolving world of interior design, lighting trends hold the power to define the ambiance and aesthetics of our living spaces. As we navigate through 2023, a year marked by a growing emphasis on sustainability and functionality, home lighting trends have embraced natural materials, oversized pendants, chandeliers, smart LED technology, earthy textures, sculptural designs,…
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