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All Things PNW Real EstateAuthor: All Things PNW Real Estate
From current real estate professionals Jamal Abdoul and Adam Ruben, their goal is to bring knowledge and entertainment to our listeners about the PNW real estate market. They will be interviewing top producers, discussing strategies, and exploring ways home buyers can navigate this complex market. Language: en Genres: Business News, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 46: Engineer Turned Realtor - Nathan Austin on Buying and Selling Stilt Homes
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025
This episode dives deep into the world of stilt homes with expert guest Nathan Austin — a Works Real Estate agent and former structural engineer with two decades of experience designing these exact structures.We cover everything buyers and sellers should know:🏔️ Why stilt homes are common in Portland’s hills🔧 How they’re actually engineered and supported📍 The neighborhoods where you’ll find them🛠️ What inspections, maintenance, and repairs really look like📉 How they perform in today’s market🏡 Why a well-built stilt home can be safer than traditional foundations on the same slope📝 What most people — including insurance companies — misunderstand about themNathan also shares insider stories, including how his engineering background helped one seller outperform the entire niche market and avoid the pitfalls that make many stilt-home transactions fall apart.If you’ve ever driven past a hillside home and wondered, “How is that thing standing?” — this episode is for you.Guest: Nathan AustinWebsite: nathanaustinre.comInstagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @nathanaustinre
