📝 Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of Off the Record, Joe and Makayla pull back the curtain on how Portland-area luxury buyers are navigating a volatile economy—and why the $1M+ housing segment remains surprisingly resilient.

They discuss how affluent buyers are leveraging cash, prioritizing turnkey features, and demanding energy efficiency, all while remaining laser-focused on lifestyle and legacy. Whether you’re looking to sell a luxury property or buy into Portland’s exclusive neighborhoods, this episode is your front-row seat to the mindset and strategy of high-end buyers.

✨ Episode Highlights:

• 📊 Luxury inventory snapshot: How many million-dollar homes are actually for sale in Portland and Lake Oswego?
• 💰 Interest rate immunity: Why cash is king—and luxury buyers are still making moves
• 🏠 Top features luxury buyers want: Turnkey, smart tech, wellness amenities, and functional outdoor spaces
• 🧘‍♀️ Wellness at home: From saunas and soaking tubs to yoga rooms and smart security
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Multigenerational living & flexible layouts: How design priorities are shifting
• 📝 Savvy negotiation in a softening market: Lessons from high-net-worth clients
• 🌲 Second homes at the coast and in the mountains: Why competition is fierce outside the metro core

🔗 Resources & LivPortland Links:

• 📝 Related Blog Post: How Today’s Portland Area Luxury Home Buyers Are Navigating a Challenging Economy
• 🏠 Start Your Luxury Home Search in Portland
• 📈 Thinking of Selling? Get a Custom Strategy

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