The Troy Doty Podcast

If you've ever looked at a neighbor's tax bill and wondered how it could be so far from yours, the answer isn't an error, and it isn't your assessor. In this video, I walk through the two ballot measures behind the gap, and the one thing most buyers assume about Oregon taxes that turns out to be wrong. Statements are landing this month, so it's a good time to know what you're looking at. Watch my video before you compare another tax bill.

You can do everything right when you sell your home and still be surprised by how small your check is at closing. That's because the number most sellers plan around leaves out costs that don't surface until closing day, when it's too late to do anything about them. In this video, I walk through what actually comes out of your proceeds when you sell in Portland, so nothing on that statement blindsides you. Watch my video before you decide what your home will really net.

You've probably seen the headlines saying buyers have finally taken control of the market. Nationally, there's something to it, but here in Portland, the numbers tell a very different story, confusing buyers and sellers alike. In my latest video, I break down the actual Portland numbers and show you the one measure to watch so you can tell which way your own neighborhood is leaning. Watch my video to see where Portland really stands right now.

Here in Portland, some homes go pending within two weeks while others sit on the market for months. That gap isn't luck, and it isn't the market; it's three things, all in your control before the sign goes in the yard. In this video, I break down what decides whether your home sells fast or sits for months, plus one personal note that could be costing sellers a qualified buyer. Watch my video to see which side your home is set up to land on.

What the new federal housing law actually changes for Portland buyers, sellers, and veterans right now.

Most sellers whose homes are sitting reach for the same fix, and it's often the wrong one. A price cut solves one problem and does nothing for another. In this video, I show you how to tell which problem you actually have, so you're not spending money and equity solving the wrong thing. Watch my video before your next conversation with your agent.

Most sellers think their home is ready for showings. It looks clean, it's organized, and it seems perfectly fine. That's actually the problem, because buyers are walking through five or six homes every weekend, and "fine" rarely earns the offer. In this video, I share three simple, low-cost things you can do right now to make your home create a feeling the moment someone walks through the front door, so it stands out instead of blending in. Watch my video before your next showing.

If you're a Portland-area homeowner with a low-rate VA loan, that mortgage might be one of the strongest selling points you have. Most buyers shop on the monthly payment, and a rate in the 2% to 4% range can put your home well ahead of similar listings. In my latest video, I break down how VA assumable mortgages work, why your buyer pool is bigger than you'd think, and the entitlement and equity details you need to understand first. Watch my video to see whether this strategy fits your situation.

If the last time you bought or sold a home was before 2024, the process looks a little different now. The NAR settlement changed how buyer agent commissions are handled, and the headlines were dramatic, but most people stopped following the story after they formed an opinion. In this video, I break down what actually changed, what didn't, and what buyers and sellers need to know before their next transaction. Watch my video so you're not caught off guard.

Have you ever received an offer on your home that felt almost insulting? Maybe it came in way below asking price and your first instinct was to shut it down immediately. In this video, I walk you through four smart ways to respond to a lowball offer so you stay in control, protect your bottom line, and keep the negotiation moving in your favor. Watch my video to see which strategy fits your situation.