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Oregon’s housing market had a 24.4% chance of a 5% price drop over the past 25 years, lower than the US avg of 26.4%.Oregon’s largest recorded price drop was ↓ 28.6%, higher than the national ↓ 24.2%.

Portland Housing Bureau plans to request $150K in HUD funds for affordable housing security upgrades. The Safety and Security Grant Program aims to address crime and safety concerns in affordable housing.

Metro's housing tax raised $300 million annually in Portland, but changes are proposed to sustain affordable housing efforts. A new ballot measure seeks to extend the tax by 20 years to ensure long-term housing stability.

Portland's Real Estate market offers steady growth, with home prices rising at a slower, sustainable pace in 2025.The city faces a housing shortage, creating bidding wars and high demand, especially in desirable neighborhoods.

St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.

A first-time home buyer hasn’t owned a primary residence in the past three years. Renters, even those with no prior homeownership, qualify for first-time buyer assistance programs.

Rates over 7% seem daunting, but assumable mortgages offer a potential workaround for buyers. ssumable mortgages let buyers take over existing loans with lower rates, typically government-backed (FHA, VA, USDA).