In this episode, Chris Bonner joins us to break down House Bill 4136 and what it really means for homeownership in Oregon.

The bill proposes eliminating the state mortgage interest deduction on single-use vacation homes and redirecting that funding into permanent down payment assistance for first-time buyers. Chris walks us through what the policy actually changes, who it impacts, and why she believes this shift could help create generational stability for more families.

We discuss equity, industry concerns, housing supply, and the bigger question at the heart of it all: how should we be incentivizing homeownership?

A thoughtful, grounded conversation about access, fairness, and the future of housing.

Authenticity isn't just a personality trait. It's a business practice.

In this episode of Open House: Everyday Excellence, we sit down with Alina Aliyar to talk about storytelling, trust, and what happens when you stop trying to fit into a professional mold and start showing up as yourself.

Alina shares how her background in storytelling shapes the way she works with buyers and sellers, how asking better questions leads to better outcomes, and why being human is often the most effective strategy in high-stress moments. From supporting families through major transitions to building community through curiosity and care, this conversation explores how authenticity creates clarity, confidence, and real connection.

This episode is for anyone building a business rooted in trust, values, and relationships, not just transactions.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why authenticity makes you more effective, not less
• How storytelling helps clients get clear on what they actually need
• Asking better questions instead of leading with a presentation
• Supporting clients through fear, change, and uncertainty
• Building community by showing up as a whole person

Listen now and explore how being yourself can change outcomes.

Buying a home is emotional, expensive, and often overwhelming. Alyssa Anker believes the best way through it is clarity. In this Open House Podcast conversation, Alyssa shares how being honest with buyers, even when it's uncomfortable, leads to better outcomes and stronger trust. We talk about first-time buyers, affordability realities, repairs, expectations, and why kindness and clarity go hand in hand. This episode is a reminder that great advocacy is not flashy. It is thoughtful, informed, and deeply human.