This episode dives deep into the world of stilt homes with expert guest Nathan Austin — a Works Real Estate agent and former structural engineer with two decades of experience designing these exact structures.

We cover everything buyers and sellers should know:

🏔️ Why stilt homes are common in Portland’s hills
🔧 How they’re actually engineered and supported
📍 The neighborhoods where you’ll find them
🛠️ What inspections, maintenance, and repairs really look like
📉 How they perform in today’s market
🏡 Why a well-built stilt home can be safer than traditional foundations on the same slope
📝 What most people — including insurance companies — misunderstand about them

Nathan also shares insider stories, including how his engineering background helped one seller outperform the entire niche market and avoid the pitfalls that make many stilt-home transactions fall apart.

If you’ve ever driven past a hillside home and wondered, “How is that thing standing?” — this episode is for you.

Guest: Nathan Austin
Website: nathanaustinre.com
Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @nathanaustinre