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Oregon homes avg ~$304/sq ft, driven by strong demand in both urban and scenic areas. Portland and surrounding cities contribute heavily to statewide pricing levels. Limited available land and steady population growth push prices upward. Outdoor lifestyle appeal attracts both local and out-of-state buyers. Housing affordability remains challenging as supply struggles to meet demand.

Solar and energy-efficient homes are hot in Oregon—saving money and boosting resale value fast. Energy-efficient, ADU, and newly built homes attract buyers, combining savings, income, and modern convenience.

Median sale price as of Oct: $547,236 Sellers: 10,820 Buyers: 7,269 Sellers outnumber buyers by 48.9%. Nationally, sellers outnumber buyers by 36.8%. Portland’s soft price environment and supply levels favor buyers.

Inventory grew 13.6% year-over-year in October 2025. Median list price fell 0.6% to $599,000. Buyer activity softened amid moderate inventory growth. Homes averaged 10 days on market, slightly slower than previous year. Price reductions affected 1.9% of listings, minor impact.

Here’s a quick update on Portland’s housing market this month. Homes are taking a bit longer to sell, and the number of available houses remains steady. Fewer buyers are closing deals compared to last year.

Thanksgiving is commonly known to commemorate the colonial Pilgrims’ harvest meal that they shared with Wampanoag Indians in 1621But it wasn’t a holiday until 1853 that Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday and kept Thanksgiving as the last Thursday in November.In many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful…

Oregon saw a housing vacancy rate of 1.7% as of Q4 2025, higher than the national avg of ~1.4%. The lingering effects of underbuilding since 2008 have left the US short by an estimated 4–7M homes, keeping pressure on supply. In Oregon, 7.1% of vacant homes were classified as “zombie” properties, meaning they were abandoned…

1. Outmigration slowing as affordability stabilizes and job market firms. 2. Listings rise modestly, easing buyer competition without triggering declines. 3. Downtown condos lag, but suburban detached homes remain strong performers. 4. Mid-tier homes absorb quickly; luxury slower. 5. Outlook: ↑2–3% (stabilization and selective appreciation expected).