Theresa deSousa | Brian Spear
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Theresa + Brian

Theresa + Brian

This husband-and-wife real estate team has over 45 years of combined experience in the Portland Oregon area. Brian and Theresa make buying and selling real estate achievable. Theresa is a keen negotiator, and being a native Portlander, has extensive neighborhood knowledge. Brian is a real estate investment expert, with massive experience in the multifamily and income property markets. Together they are a dynamic real estate team who enjoy working together, spending time with their kids and living an active Portland lifestyle. Two is always better than one and with Brian and Theresa, that's just what you get. Two times the service, two times the integrity and two times the Portland experience!

JMA Properties

4507 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97213
United States
(503) 819-5006

Recent Articles

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01 Jan 2023

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

by Theresa + Brian

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.  In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...

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30 Nov 2022

Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

by Theresa + Brian

You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...

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31 Oct 2022

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

by Theresa + Brian

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...

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30 Sep 2022

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

by Theresa + Brian

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...

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31 Aug 2022

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

by Theresa + Brian

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...

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01 Aug 2022

10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

by Theresa + Brian

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...

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30 Jun 2022

7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

by Theresa + Brian

No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...

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01 Jun 2022

Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

by Theresa + Brian

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...

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01 May 2022

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

by Theresa + Brian

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of...

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01 Apr 2022

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

by Theresa + Brian

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...

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Recent Listings

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12001 SW 29TH AVE Portland, OR 97219

Sold | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,112 sqft

Step into this well-cared for home & enjoy the summer entertaining in the wonderful outdoor space. The private yard is anchored by a large deck complete with hot tub & firepit! Inside enjoy the...

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3730 SE Malden ST Portland, OR 97202

Sold | 5 BR | 2 BA | 3,040 sqft

Eastmoreland daylight ranch! You’ll be amazed by the large open spaces that hide behind the modest front view. The main floor great room is the star of the show, boasting an open kitchen with...

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2102 SE Ash ST Portland, OR 97214

Sold | 4 BR | 3 BA | 3,205 sqft

Currently a legal Duplex but could be converted back to SFR. This lovely Buckman property has all the Arts & Crafts charm one could ask for including fir floors, wainscoting, built-ins, 5-panel doors, bay...

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805 SE 74TH AVE Portland, OR 97215

Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,737 sqft

Come for the amazing Mt Hood view & stay for the sweet house on a quiet cul-de-sac. This house has it all: hardwoods, updated kitchen, primary suite w/ bath & walk-in closet, vinyl windows,...

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7830 SE Alta Verde Dr, Portland, OR 97266

Sold | 5 BR | 5 BA | 3,625 sqft

Soaring ceilings, majestic gardens, balconies, views and more await in Pleasant Valley! 1992 built home features an open great room, massive windows & a wrap-around porch ideal for entertaining. Primary Suite includes a private...

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2825 NE 28TH Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Sold | 4 BR | 2 BA | 2,236 sqft

Charming English style home nestled amongst the idyllic tree-lined streets of Alameda, just blocks to neighborhood schools. Enjoy hardwood floors, fireplace, remodeled baths, central AC, cozy family room & private yard w/ covered deck....

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1734 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232

Sold | 5 BR | 2.5 BA | 3,159 sqft

Prime lower NE PDX mixed use building for sale. Versatile CM2 zoning allows for Commercial or Residential use. Was previously used as short term housing (per room) and separate office space in lower unit....

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2115 N WYGANT ST Portland, OR 97217

Sold | 3 BR | 1 BA | 2,256 sqft

Sweet mid-century ranch tucked away in the Overlook neighborhood. Quiet street backs to the bluff making for an ideal getaway in the heart of the city! Solid as a rock 1955 ranch has open...

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7936 SE 27TH Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Sold | 4 BR | 3.5 BA | 3,600 sqft

Eastmoreland beauty in EXCELLENT condition.New rear off Roof, New 4 ton Air conditioner, New 95% effectant furnace in attic with HEPA filter, New light and plumbing fixtures, new Bosch appliances! Has 2 masters one...

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JMA Properties LLC

4507 NE Fremont Street

Portland, OR 97213

United States

www.jmaproperties.com

(503) 575-1818

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