House Decisions

Shawn Yu
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House Decisions Your house is probably the biggest financial decision you will ever make — and with the least clear advice on. This show is for regular homeowners, not landlords building a portfolio. We talk through the real trade-offs: stay in the bigger house or downsize, sell when you move cities or keep it as a rental, pay the mortgage off faster or invest the extra cash, and how to make the home you live in work with the rest of your money — not against it.

Episodes

  1. Oct 6

    Is Now A Good Time To Buy?

    Trying to time the market usually doesn’t work. In this House Decisions Episode 2, I walk through what actually matters instead: where you are in life, whether the numbers work for you, and where prices sit compared to the long-term median. I’m Shawn Yu — NW Portland / Bethany broker, selling for about 18 years. In this video: Why waiting for the “perfect” time usually means competing with everyone else when it shows upHow your life stage (job, city, savings) can make buying a good idea or a bad oneBuying with the numbers, not emotion — including a simple rent-vs-buy gut checkWhy watching the 15-year median price matters, especially if you might move within a few yearsWhat I’m seeing for buyers in 2026 (motivated sellers, rate buydown credits, winter deals)Full write-up on the blog: shawn-realty.com/is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-a-house If you’d need to sell your current home to buy, start with what it’s worth: shawn-realty.com/sellers Call or text 503-515-4499 Shawn Yu | Principal Real Estate Broker | Shawn Realty | Portland / Bethany, Oregon shawn-realty.com #PortlandRealEstate #BethanyOR #HouseDecisions #HomeBuying #ShawnRealty

  2. Oct 1

    Should I Sell First or Buy First in Portland? | House Decisions Episode 1

    If you're transferring your job, move up or move down or retiring, here are things you should consider before making the move and buying/selling. Depending on your down payment situation and risk tolerance the convenience can cost you a lot, but you could make a smart moveIf you’re heading to a new city and want me to interview and find a best realtor I would actually hire if I were moving there: https://shawn-realty.com/find/

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House Decisions Your house is probably the biggest financial decision you will ever make — and with the least clear advice on. This show is for regular homeowners, not landlords building a portfolio. We talk through the real trade-offs: stay in the bigger house or downsize, sell when you move cities or keep it as a rental, pay the mortgage off faster or invest the extra cash, and how to make the home you live in work with the rest of your money — not against it.

Information

  • Creator
    Shawn Yu
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shawn Yu
  • Show Website
    House Decisions