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  • Home
  • Sellers
    • Selling your home? How I can help!
    • Download 2025 Winter Guide to Selling Your Home
    • What is the Home Energy Score?
    • Oregon’s New Rent Control Law, and Portland’s Relocation Assistance Ordinance.
  • Buyers
    • Buying a Home? How I can help!
    • Download 2025 Winter Home Buyers Guide
    • Download First Time Homebuyer’s Guide
    • Helping your friends and family find home
    • Buy vs. Renting? Here’s why…
    • Portland Neighborhoods
    • Vancouver Neighborhoods
  • Real Estate Information
    • Real Estate News + Trends
    • Oregon’s New Rent Control Law, and Portland’s Relocation Assistance Ordinance.
    • Portland Neighborhoods
    • Vancouver Neighborhoods
  • About Rhonda
    • My Approach to Real Estate
    • What a GOOD agent really does and what it’s worth.
  • Selling a House

    Staging can sell your house for more, faster.

    April 3, 2025 /

    When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Buyers are drawn to spaces that feel inviting, well-maintained, and move-in ready. That’s where home staging comes in—and it’s one of the most powerful tools to not only sell your home faster but also for a higher price. Here’s why staging can make a big difference in your sale: 1. Staging Helps Buyers Visualize the Space Buyers often struggle to imagine how they would use a space when it’s empty or filled with personal clutter. Staging creates a sense of flow and purpose by showcasing how each room can be used. By strategically placing furniture and accessories, you’re helping…

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  • Living at Home

    Cultivating Green Havens: The Rise of Backyard Urban Farming

    May 6, 2024 /

    In condo patios and balconies in the heart of the city, and in suburban subdivisions with a bit of land, there's a silent revolution taking root—backyard urban farming. Individuals are reclaiming their living spaces, transforming them into flourishing havens of sustainability and self-sufficiency. Let's delve into the world of backyard urban farming and explore how it's reshaping our cities and suburbs, one garden patch at a time. The Urban Farming Renaissance Urban farming is not a new concept. Throughout history, people cultivated food within city limits out of necessity. However, with the advent of industrialization and urbanization, agriculture became increasingly confined to rural areas. Yet, the pendulum is swinging back.…

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  • Buying a House

    Buying a house without a Real Estate Agent puts you at risk.

    April 26, 2024 /

    Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions people make in their lives, and it's crucial to have the right guidance throughout the process. While some buyers might be tempted to navigate the real estate market solo to save on commissions, going without a Realtor can often lead to more challenges and risks than anticipated, leading to the heartache of a purchase that never happens, or worse, ending up in a legal battle. Realtors bring invaluable expertise to the transaction. First and foremost, Realtors bring invaluable expertise to the table. They possess in-depth knowledge of the local market conditions, including pricing trends, neighborhood dynamics, and the intricacies…

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    September 6, 2022
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    The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast

    November 16, 2023 /

    The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell a home. If you want to make the most informed decision possible, it’s important to know what the experts have to say about what's ahead for the housing market. Spoiler alert: the projections may be better than you think. Here’s why. Experts Forecast Ongoing Home Price Appreciation Take a look at the latest home price forecasts from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR): As you can see in the orange bars on the left, on average, experts forecast prices will end this year up about 2.8% overall, and…

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    Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices

    November 6, 2023 /

    According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the past year. Since late 2022, the media has created a lot of fear about a price crash and those concerns are still lingering. You may be hearing people in your own life saying they’re worried about home prices or see on social media that some influencers are saying prices are going to come tumbling down. If you’re someone who still thinks prices are going to…

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“Rhonda has been the biggest blessing…”

Rhonda has been the biggest blessing. My husband and I were first time home-buyers in Portland, OR, and she answered all of our incessant questions with patience and enthusiasm at all hours of the day. She is spunky, humorous, and so easy to be around. She was eager to help us at the drop of the hat throughout this journey. Her expertise put us at ease, and it was easy to trust her to take care of us and advocate for us. We got an amazing house and with her help, everything went smoothly. I can't recommend her enough! She really is the best of the best, and anyone would be honored to have Rhonda as their agent! :)

--The Casteels
Rhonda Spencer, Principal Broker Urban Nest Realty
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2019-04-16T13:07:21-07:00
Rhonda has been the biggest blessing. My husband and I were first time home-buyers in Portland, OR, and she answered all of our incessant questions with patience and enthusiasm at all hours of the day. She is spunky, humorous, and so easy to be around. She was eager to help us at the drop of the hat throughout this journey. Her expertise put us at ease, and it was easy to trust her to take care of us and advocate for us. We got an amazing house and with her help, everything went smoothly. I can't recommend her enough! She really is the best of the best, and anyone would be honored to have Rhonda as their agent! :) --The Casteels
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/rhonda-has-been-the-biggest-blessing/

Rhonda Spencer is nothing short of amazing!

"We worked with Rhonda to buy our first home and she was so awesome throughout the entire process. To say she was on top of everything would be an understatement. She was helpful, knowledgeable, organized, and always available. Most importantly, she worked tirelessly to make sure we were getting what we wanted and what was best for us. If you want an agent that will truly go the extra mile for you and make your experience the best it can be, I highly recommend Rhonda Spencer."

--The Engstroms
Rhonda Spencer, Principal Broker Urban Nest Realty
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2019-06-06T13:35:14-07:00
"We worked with Rhonda to buy our first home and she was so awesome throughout the entire process. To say she was on top of everything would be an understatement. She was helpful, knowledgeable, organized, and always available. Most importantly, she worked tirelessly to make sure we were getting what we wanted and what was best for us. If you want an agent that will truly go the extra mile for you and make your experience the best it can be, I highly recommend Rhonda Spencer." --The Engstroms
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/rhonda-spencer-is-nothing-short-of-amazing/

Rhonda made the buying experience smooth…

"Rhonda made the buying experience so much smoother and more enjoyable than I could ever have anticipated. She is a true professional in her field and she was extremely responsive to all questions and requests. I cannot recommend her enough."

---N Wickstrom
Rhonda Spencer, Principal Broker Urban Nest Realty
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2019-06-06T14:00:55-07:00
"Rhonda made the buying experience so much smoother and more enjoyable than I could ever have anticipated. She is a true professional in her field and she was extremely responsive to all questions and requests. I cannot recommend her enough." ---N Wickstrom
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/rhonda-made-the-buying-experience-smooth/

“You have made this a fun, straight-forward and low-stress experience!”

"We anticipated that buying a house would be a long and stressful process...but working with you was anything but! You have made this a fun, straight-forward and low-stress experience...thanks for being such a fun and genuine person and for helping us to find our home."

--Lewis, Amanda + Bailey
Rhonda Spencer, Principal Broker Urban Nest Realty
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2020-06-30T07:50:05-07:00
"We anticipated that buying a house would be a long and stressful process...but working with you was anything but! You have made this a fun, straight-forward and low-stress experience...thanks for being such a fun and genuine person and for helping us to find our home." --Lewis, Amanda + Bailey
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/you-have-made-this-a-fun-straight-forward-and-low-stress-experience/

“Her guidance for making a strong offer in a tough market was stellar.”

"Rhonda is fantastic- not only is she responsive to my multiple texts/emails about properties, but she is extremely knowledgeable about Portland, properties, various home characteristics (foundation material, electric, etc etc). Her knowledge helped guide me to a quality home. Additionally, her guidance for making a strong offer in a tough market was stellar. If you’re looking to buy a home, you need Rhonda! As a bonus, she’s a charming, sweet and lovable person who is always cheerful and smiling. Who doesn’t want that when under the stress of buying a new home?!"

--L. Snyder
Rhonda Spencer, Principal Broker Urban Nest Realty
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2021-04-07T12:31:30-07:00
"Rhonda is fantastic- not only is she responsive to my multiple texts/emails about properties, but she is extremely knowledgeable about Portland, properties, various home characteristics (foundation material, electric, etc etc). Her knowledge helped guide me to a quality home. Additionally, her guidance for making a strong offer in a tough market was stellar. If you’re looking to buy a home, you need Rhonda! As a bonus, she’s a charming, sweet and lovable person who is always cheerful and smiling. Who doesn’t want that when under the stress of buying a new home?!" --L. Snyder
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/her-guidance-for-making-a-strong-offer-in-a-tough-market-was-stellar/
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Rhonda Spencer, Principal Broker Urban Nest Realty

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