The Way Home

Essays on home, belonging, and the honest side of real estate.

Not a blog. A place to think out loud about all the things a home quietly holds — Oregon, community, affordability, life transitions, grief & loss, love & belonging... and imagining more creative ways to live. Let's dive into the parts of this industry we should talk about more plainly.

A woman reading a booklet about real estate processes outdoors on a bed of dry grass, wearing a cream-colored sweater with patterns. The booklet contains sections on dual agency, inspection, and closing.

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Why we pay Realtors the way we do, and why it is strange

A commission tied to the sale price is a curious way to get paid. It quietly puts your agent and your wallet on opposite sides. Here is what I think we should be talking about instead, and how I try to do this differently.

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A letter now and then