Debbie Stoppa Real Estate

🏡Thinking about buying a home in 2026 or 2027? It’s never too early to get your ducks 🐣in a row!

📊Let’s talk numbers! The 28% rule says your monthly housing payment shouldn’t exceed 28% of your gross monthly income - and this breakdown makes it SO easy to see where you stand.

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🎯Ready to find YOUR perfect home in the Portland, Oregon Metro Area?

📲DM me - let’s make 2026 YOUR year!

✨Debbie Stoppa
🏡  Oregon Real Estate Broker
🏦  $80M+ Volume closed
📧  [email protected]
📱  503-998-7963        
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😆Ok.. I joke about handing buyers duct tape before a showing...

But the truth is, you don’t know who could be listening to your conversations

📸Ring cameras. Smart speakers. Security systems.

You should ALWAYS assume someone could be listening.

And yes! What you say inside a home can absolutely impact the outcome.

🫣I’ve seen it happen:

• Buyers openly criticizing the house - Talking about how much they “love it” or “would pay anything”
• Revealing timelines, motivation, or financial flexibility - That information doesn’t always stay private... and in a competitive market, it matters.

🚘Have your honest conversations outside, in the car, or after we leave.

Inside the house?
Tour it. Observe it. Keep it neutral.
Because the goal isn’t just to see the house...it’s to win it.

And sometimes that starts with knowing when to stay quiet.

🎯If you need more guidance on what to do when buying a home, DM me “Buyers Guide” for my free buyers guide.

✨Debbie Stoppa
🏡  Oregon Real Estate Broker
🏦  $80M+ Volume closed
📧  [email protected]
📱  503-998-7963        
📍 MORE Realty