Brian Thompson Real Estate

09/30/2026

I just completed a listing in NE Portland, I wanted to post and dispel some of the myths that have circulated around the country about Portland. First, despite a slow real estate market, this was one of the busiest open houses and highest number of showings I have ever seen. While some areas in the Portland/Vancouver market are experiencing some of their slowest activity ever, NE Portland seems to be incredibly active, especially for homes that are under the $700,000 price point. I was under contract in 6 days and closed in less than 30 days when the average time on market is over 60 days. Here’s why: 1) NE Portland reminds me of old Portland when I moved up here 40 years ago. People walking the streets smiling and saying hello, a Norman Rockwell-esque vibe 2) There are several enclaves buried throughout the entire NE where you can walk to stores and restaurants, small islands unto themselves, each different from the other. 3) Most areas close to downtown, no need to get on the highway. 4) Pre-war homes that were built with solid timber frames meant to last. 5) Lastly, a great investment. These neighborhoods have a lot of appreciation left in them. I highly recommend if you are looking. This is a great place to consider. If you need help, let me know.

09/17/2026

I am a big, diehard Duck. I love Dan Lanning, his loyalty to our program has endeared him to me and everyone else. I have to state my opinion as I would if I was standing in front of the team or coaching staff,

With that said, I was telling everyone last spring I was worried about the offensive line, so much that I wrote in to Wrighster and Fentress. They replied on the OregonLive website and said Dan knew what he was doing. Sorry, but I disagree. We needed to seriously have increased our depth and talent through the portal and that is coming back to haunt us. I think we needed to pay Jordan Seaton from Colorado his asking price if that was what it woud take..

Secondly, I am sure our coordinators have some talent, but this is a billion dollar business and I believe it was necessary to bring in more experience. This is not hindsight, I said it the minute that that last two coordinators left. We had been outcoached when we got deep into the playoffs the last two years, I thought we needed to bring in a very high level experience, maybe even a game manager to assist our coach.

Third, this what is especially disturbing, the articles coming out about how our formations and Dante's feet positioning were giving away our plays. This is football 101, a basic skill I learned in high school as a linebacker was to watch the feet and the eyes of the other players to see what they were going to do. Indiana is coming out with a book that is going to highlight that failure and it explains why the DB was able to jump the route for a pick six on the first play of the playoff game. Clearly we were able to stay with Indiana the first time we played them, by the second, they knew exactly what we were doing.

We do not need to change our head coach . We do need to invest in our coaching staff the same way we invest our NIL money in the players. I think it is the difference between us and the those teams winning the Natty.

We have had a lot of distinguished alumni, along side Mr. Knight, donating a lot of money to the program. They deserve the best from our team and players.

This is not meant to be criticism, I had to voice my opinion after spending the off season thinking we were going to come out on fire. I love my Ducks, we ride and die together.

02/05/2026

04/14/2025

Who doesn't get excited about a happy client sharing their happiness?

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01/14/2025

This recommendation illustrates one of the reasons why I love my job.

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01/07/2025

I was very Excited to help an old friend get their first home. I appreciate their comments:

"My testimony or the words I will write it down is short for what I would like to express. My experience in all the process was just excellent!!"

01/07/2025

Appreciate everyone's support, allowed me to make the list a second time this year. Hoping to be on it more often.

11/11/2024

I wanted to say thank you to five veterans/heros that I know well. I would like to give a big shout out to Dr. Keith Krueger, a veteran of Desert Storm, Brett Locke a combat veteran in Fallujah, Lloyd Subriar a veteran of Vietnam who served on the USS Forrestal, Jonathan Allen a 20 year veteran of the Navy, and Roger Coffel, who served in Vietnam. Your service to your country and the sacrifices you made will always be remembered. You are legendary, I can't thank you enough.

I would also like to take a moment to remember General James Thayer, a man that is an icon of Oregon and a decorated WWII hero. He led a unit responsible for liberating a concentration camp from the Germans. May he rest in peace in a place of honor with the rest of his comrades that are responsible for changing the course of history.

My last thought is for my father-in-law, Bladimiro Guajardo, who lost his life fighting in Vietnam but didn't know it as he was a victim of Agent Orange and died years later. Another fallen hero I was blessed to know.

08/16/2024