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Will Lower Rates Drive Portland’s Market? | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Portland’s 68.5% mortgage share highlights a highly active Real Estate environment. The city’s younger population contributes to greater rate sensitivity. Falling mortgage costs are likely to stimulate homebuying demand. Affordability gains may encourage first-time buyers to enter the market. Portland’s Real Estate sector is positioned for growth as rates drop.
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Expert Tips for Selling Your Home This Fall and Winter | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Prep Early: Complete exterior maintenance—fix gutters, repaint, rake leaves, and brighten windows before cold weather limits improvements. Warm and Welcoming: Keep interiors cozy and decorated; personal touches help buyers imagine themselves living there. Avoid Neglect: Maintain curb appeal, keep utilities on in vacant homes, and price realistically to attract serious buyers. Smart Offer Choices: Don’t…
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Southern Oregon Real Estate Enters a New Phase as Rates Fall and Inventory Grows
Southern Oregon's housing market is stabilizing with easing mortgage rates around 6.3%, steady home prices, and increased inventory. Median prices hover near $415,000 in Jackson County and $370,000 in Josephine County. Buyers benefit from improved purchasing power and more options, while sellers must price homes realistically to attract buyers. Many homeowners with low fixed rates…
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Portland City Council set to suspend certain permit requirements to spur development
Portland city council plans to suspend certain permit requirements, like redoing sidewalks and curb ramps, for property upgrades until at least January 2029. Tree-planting rules tied to remodels will also be waived. These changes aim to reduce costs and remove barriers for homeowners and small businesses, supporting economic development. Infrastructure and tree-planting rules remain for…
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Check out this new 3 beds-2 baths listing at 12 19 34th Place Forest Grove
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Happy Halloween | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Halloween falls on October 31 because the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, considered the earliest known root of Halloween, occurred on this day. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to praise all saints. Soon, All Saints' Day incorporated some traditions of Samhain and the evening before was known…
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Can Falling Rates Drive Portland Housing? | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Portland reports 68.5% of homes carrying mortgages. Lower mortgage rates may unlock stronger buyer activity in Portland.
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Portland: Slower Growth, Policy Impacts Persist | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Portland’s market shows gentler home-value change with inventory creeping up; affordability and local policy continue to shape buyer behavior. Neighborhood-level divergence is pronounced: some in-city pockets remain tight, while other areas face longer listing times and softer demand. Homelessness and budget pressures influence municipal housing programs, which may affect renter supports and near-term housing absorption…
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Check out this new 3 beds-3 baths listing at 12 19 34th Place # , Forest Grove
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What Metros Will Benefit From Declining Mortgage Rates?
With the Federal Reserve cutting rates, metros with younger, more mobile populations like Washington, D.C., Denver, and Virginia Beach—where over 70% of homeowners have mortgages—are poised to see increased buyer demand. In contrast, cities with older populations and more outright owners, such as Miami and Buffalo, may experience slower market responses. Nationwide, 64% of homes…