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Portland’s Building for Growth | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Portland is preparing for a boom as it ranks third among cities projected to surpass $1M median home prices.The city’s 45% price growth (2014-2019) underscores rising demand, spurring potential for new housing developments.
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Things Homeowners Should Check in Winter | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Protect Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing and bursting during cold weather. Seal Air Leaks: Check windows, doors, and outlets for gaps to save on heating costs.
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Oregon proposes housing reforms to combat affordability crisis
Oregon legislators have introduced housing proposals to tackle the state's affordability crisis, where many renters and homeowners spend over 30% of their income on housing. Key initiatives include limiting rent increases in manufactured home parks to inflation rates, reducing the statute of limitations for condo construction defect claims to six years, and addressing unfair holding…
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2025 Housing Market Forecast for Buyers & Sellers | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
2025 housing market: moderate rise in home sales, stabilized mortgage rates, and slower price increases. All-cash buyers make up 26% of sales, driven by increased homeowner equity.
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Mortgage Calculator: How Much You Need To Buy a Home in Oregon at a Rate of 6.60%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has decreased to 6.60%. In Oregon, the median home price is $564,500, requiring a 20% down payment of $112,900, resulting in monthly payments of $2,884. With a 10% down payment, the upfront cost is $56,450, leading to monthly payments of $3,245. These payments are lower than those at…
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Costs of Household Bills in Portland | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Avg Monthly Bills: Total avg spend is $2,758, ↑30% over the national avg Mortgage Costs: Avg mortgage bills stand at $2,059, a key contributor
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Discover Oregon’s Top Living Destinations | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Portland: A vibrant city offering job opportunities, a thriving food scene, and cultural attractions. Bend: Outdoor paradise with a growing tech industry, ideal for active lifestyles and innovation.
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Washington County approves $42M for transitional housing
The Washington County Board of Commissioners has approved over $42 million for two transitional housing projects and a new access center. $29 million will be used to rehabilitate an existing hotel to provide 80 to 90 temporary homes, while $8 million will fund a new transitional housing facility in Hillsboro, offering stabilization for 39 individuals.…
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Oregon Ranks 14th for Highest Median Rent in the US | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Oregon's median rent in 2024 is $1,919, ranking it as the 14th highest in the US. Oregon's 1-bedroom rent is $1,517, while a 2-bedroom averages $1,820/month.
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Priciest to Buy a House by 2030: Oregon | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Projected average home value: ~$631,000 by 2030. Natural beauty boosts housing demand.
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