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Portland may waive $63M in development fees over three years to incentivize homebuilding and reverse a housing construction slump. While the policy aims to spur up to 5K new housing units, it could significantly reduce funding for parks, transportation, and infrastructure projects.

Oregon has an avg rent of $1,748 /mo. The avg apartment size is 852 sq ft. Rent per sq ft comes to about $2.05. Oregon is known for higher-than-average rent costs. It attracts renters willing to pay a premium for location and lifestyle.

A new study has ranked U.S. states based on the difficulty first-time homebuyers face when trying to enter the housing market. Nevada ranks #8 overall (tied), making it one of the eighth hardest states for first-time buyers to afford a home. The median home value in Nevada is $435K, with a typical down payment of…

1. Salem Median home price stands at $439K, below Oregon’s coastal cities. 2. Springfield Springfield offers a median home price of $425K.

In 2025, housing affordability remains a major issue across the US, straining household budgets. New data shows that in several states, housing costs now exceed 50% of avg household income, well above the 30% affordability threshold. In Oregon, rising property values have pushed housing costs to 36.3% of avg household income. Both homeowners and renters…

A recent analysis shows US homebuyers now need to earn ~$116K, 82% more than renters, to afford a median-priced home. The affordability gap has quadrupled since 2021, driven by rising home prices and mortgage rates, while rents remain mostly flat. The income gap is especially stark in cities like Portland, where homebuyers must earn significantly…

Home values projected to ↑0.8% through Dec 2025. Existing home sales expected to ↑1.4% yearly.