Living here is fabulous but there is plenty to know about the Quadrants, Neighborhoods, and the FLOW of the city! Audra and Andrew assist you in HOW to live WHERE. How to engineer your life based on lifestyle and the traffic! Portland keeps it

From the Very First Call to Welcome Home!

1 Jul 31st, 2020 31m 19s

Whether you already live here or you're on your way, home buying can be a daunting task. That's why the Portland Is Home Team, Andrew and Audra Galler, created this first episode. They explain it all for you, Soup to Nuts. The whole “scary” a

Estate Planning and You Part Two

Feb 2nd, 2024 1h 6m

This is Part 2 of the Portland is Home Team talking to Taylor Kittell a Founding Partner at Breakwater Law whose mission is to enhance the lives of their clients by building and protecting their property and legacy. Taylor approaches the dif

Estate Planning and You Part One

Dec 8th, 2023 48m 21s

Nothing says Holiday Season more than having a guest on your podcast show. This episode contains vital information for anyone with even the most modest investments as today the Portland is Home Team talks to Taylor Kittell a Founding Partner at

Renting vs. Buying - Budgeting vs. Building Equity

Sep 29th, 2023 33m 50s

Is it a Good Time to Buy? In this episode we have an in-depth discussion about the age-old question: Is it a Good Time to Buy? Renting vs. Buying - Budgeting vs. Building Equity. Andrew will break down the numbers as well as the pros and cons o

The Gallers Go to Europe and Sweating Out This Market

Jul 24th, 2023 38m 39s

So not only did Audra and Andrew enjoy a European vacation but they did it with a tween and a teen! Their kids. They have incredible advice and excellent tips on making your kids Global Citizens and savvy travelers. Plus, they discuss their dre

Today’s Market and the June Must-Do Maintenance List

Jun 2nd, 2023 31m 12s

The term Today’s Market means something different to whoever you ask. This episode Andrew and Audra break down the actual conversations they’re having with clients and the potential clients. Andrew Galler’s Market Minute examines the statistics

Let’s Meet Lou and What’s Up with the Market Right Now

Apr 7th, 2023 24m 6s

The Portland is Home Team has a new Teammate! Lou Chain is a seasoned realtor and ready to help you buy or sell in these tumultuous times. Speaking of the current state of real estate, this episode has important insights to keep in mind and the

The Importance of Staging When Selling

Feb 17th, 2023 48m 48s

Today the Team talks to Todd McAllister, Owner and Sales Manager from OnStage, a staging company located in Seattle as well as in Portland. We will discuss the importance of professionals dressing up and primping your house to make it as perfec

Real Estate FAQs with Rapid Fire Answers

Dec 2nd, 2022 24m 3s

We’re going to have a little more fun today. We have a TON of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that the Portland is Home Team has been asked in the past TWO decades of working hard to welcome you home! The Gallers will play Rapid Fire Answerin

Must Know Mortgage Info: It’s About the Math and the Facts

Nov 14th, 2022 54m 48s

When it comes to having the best experience with borrowing money for a home, the most important part of the formula is knowing the math and the facts. Todd Gydesen, Mortgage Broker with Vantage Mortgage Brokers, has the longevity and methods to

Inspections: Don’t Skip These 5 Things!

Nov 7th, 2022 43m 41s

Inspections: Don’t Skip These 5 Things- And What Can Happen If You DoThe Team has a special guest today, Grant Waller, Owner/Inspector from PacWest Home Inspections, a company built by families, for families. You don’t have to use his services

Are We in a Buyers Market?

Oct 7th, 2022 36m 44s

The Gallers have seen a lot in their 22 years of working hard to welcome you home and they’re even flummoxed by the current state of real estate, and the world for that matter. Andrew has terrific insight, words of wisdom and analysis to help s

The Portland is Home Team and Miller Paint Talk COLOR!

Sep 6th, 2022 39m 42s

In this special colorful episode, we’ll find out how the Portland is Home color line came about with our latest guest, VP of Color, Marketing + Brand at Miller Paint, Puji Sherer. We’ll learn how the Miller Paint company is different from the

How Buyers Ought to Buy Now!

Aug 8th, 2022 27m 32s

Andrew and Audra break down the latest market news which we recorded on Friday August 5th 2022. Things are much different since the last we talked in mid June. The Team discusses in real time the good, the bad, and the freaky when it comes to n

Stories of Achievement and Anguish

Jun 17th, 2022 39m 24s

Andrew’s Market Minute report is not the news buyers or sellers hope for, but he has some interesting (rather optimistic) predictions to ease some of the anxiety. And because of his 20 years’ experience in real estate, he’s usually right. Audr

Top 5 Places to Sun-cation: Where Portlanders Go to Dry Out!

Jun 3rd, 2022 33m 2s

And when we say dry out, we mean it! April had record setting wetness. Sun CATIONS- Get your much needed sun fix and get out of the area! Plus, we discuss the must-see scenic drives this side of the Mississippi. Andrew and Audra have a poll: Ho

Let’s Get Technical PART 2

Apr 29th, 2022 47m 16s

The Team and Jim Willis from Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. talk about the programs available to every kind of buyer. Plus they have great insights regarding purchasing a second home and how the new laws can impact your decisions. Good new

LET’S GET TECHNICAL! Mortgage News and Advice Part 1

Mar 11th, 2022 46m 5s

The Portland is Home Team has a guest on this episode, mortgage specialist and branch manager, from Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Jim Willis. He is here to discuss the Market, the world, and your pocket. What should first-time home buyers

The Magnificent Sites Six Hours from Portland

Feb 25th, 2022 35m 15s

The Team has discussed a lot about the beauty and activities just a couple of hours or less from Portland. In this episode we’re packing a bag and staying a while! They’ve seen a great deal of Oregon and surrounding states six hours in all dire

Andrew’s MAGIC 8-BALL Predictions and Audra’s Design Trends for 2022

Jan 28th, 2022 45m 51s

Everyone wants to know what the future brings and what the best strategy is when buying or selling real estate. In this episode The Team discusses interest rates: how high will they go and how does that effect your buying power? Thinking of cha

How to Winter in the PNW

Jan 8th, 2022 36m 6s

If you’re new to the Pacific Northwest and don’t understand how to do Winter yet, Audra and Andrew are here for you. Today we talk about how to get started with winter activities you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet. Andrew and Audra hav

How Did Andrew Lose $2,000,000.00 in Real Estate?

Dec 17th, 2021 26m 47s

How Did Andrew Lose $2,000,000.00 in Real Estate?The actual true story of being in the right time and right place and still messing it up! How his one sour bite left an indelible taste that helped him avoid biting the next time. It takes hutzp

The Market Today and Talking Turkey 2021

Nov 19th, 2021 24m 33s

In this episode we discuss the October market report, the creeping interest rates and how to feel about it. Audra asks: What does 250k get you? Perhaps a town in Washington? The answer: not so much. However, there are still a few places around

Markets Around the U.S. & Halloween Happenings

Oct 29th, 2021 29m 1s

In this episode we talk about the state of Real Estate around the States. Audra wanted to know what 700k got you in Chicago, Tulsa, Tucson, Cleveland, and Los Angeles. (The Portland market is not that outrageous after all.)Then, in honor of Hal