The National Association of Realtors, NAR, puts out an annual in-depth research report on what actually causes homes to sell across the U.S., down to a percentage point. This annual report also includes information on for sale by owner homes, how many there were in the last year and how they performed versus Realtor listed […]
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For Sale By Owners Homes Sell for Much Less, Annual Report
March 11, 2024
The National Association of Realtors, NAR, puts out an annual in-depth research report on what actually causes homes to sell across the U.S., down to a percentage point. This annual report also includes information on for sale by owner homes, how many there were in the last year and how they performed versus Realtor listed […]
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Each month we profile the real estate market of one of Portland’s many unique suburbs and share an overview of its current market conditions. Check out our Portland Suburb Real Estate Market Reports to discover the other suburbs we have covered. To learn more about real estate activity throughout the entire Portland metro area, read […]
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Oregon City, OR Real Estate Market Report with 2024 Forecast
March 4, 2024
Each month we profile the real estate market of one of Portland’s many unique suburbs and share an overview of its current market conditions. Check out our Portland Suburb Real Estate Market Reports to discover the other suburbs we have covered. To learn more about real estate activity throughout the entire Portland metro area, read […]
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The number of active home buyers on the market has increased significantly since our last Feb. report, while home inventory has dropped further and prices have begun to rise more steadily. Conditions are right for sellers to benefit from these factors that will likely only improve as we head into Spring, when the Portland housing […]
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Portland, Oregon Real Estate Market, March 2024 Report
March 1, 2024
The number of active home buyers on the market has increased significantly since our last Feb. report, while home inventory has dropped further and prices have begun to rise more steadily. Conditions are right for sellers to benefit from these factors that will likely only improve as we head into Spring, when the Portland housing […]
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According to one survey, 94% of respondents considered owning a home part of the American Dream; however, 51% of people who didn’t already own a home worried that they never would. With a rising cost of housing prices, an increase in federal interest rates, and a lack of housing stock, this fear is somewhat warranted. […]
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Rent VS. Buy a Home in Portland, Oregon – 2024 Update
February 26, 2024
According to one survey, 94% of respondents considered owning a home part of the American Dream; however, 51% of people who didn’t already own a home worried that they never would. With a rising cost of housing prices, an increase in federal interest rates, and a lack of housing stock, this fear is somewhat warranted. […]
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A known city in its own right, Beaverton is nestled between the Tualatin Valley farmlands and the West Hills and one of Portland’s fastest-growing, thriving suburbs. With a population of 97,494 (as of 2023), up from 89,803 in 2010, it’s easy to see why so many people are making Beaverton home. The city’s 16 square […]
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Beaverton, Oregon
February 23, 2024
A known city in its own right, Beaverton is nestled between the Tualatin Valley farmlands and the West Hills and one of Portland’s fastest-growing, thriving suburbs. With a population of 97,494 (as of 2023), up from 89,803 in 2010, it’s easy to see why so many people are making Beaverton home. The city’s 16 square […]
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Licensed since 2003, with over 2,000 home sales, I write a Portland real estate market forecast annually. To be more specific, I write one in the late summer and then I update it a couple of times in the winter before the next spring selling season rolls around. Most years I am able to predict […]
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Portland Real Estate Market Forecast 2024
February 16, 2024
Licensed since 2003, with over 2,000 home sales, I write a Portland real estate market forecast annually. To be more specific, I write one in the late summer and then I update it a couple of times in the winter before the next spring selling season rolls around. Most years I am able to predict […]
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Over the past few years, the iBuyer model surged and faded, with companies like Opendoor and Zillow leading the way. iBuyers acted as intermediaries, providing quick purchases for sellers and reselling to buyers or amassing their real estate portfolio and turning those homes into rentals. However, this seemingly ideal solution has faced some recent challenges. […]
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iBuyer Warning. Read Before Selling Your Home to Opendoor, Zillow, Etc.
February 12, 2024
Over the past few years, the iBuyer model surged and faded, with companies like Opendoor and Zillow leading the way. iBuyers acted as intermediaries, providing quick purchases for sellers and reselling to buyers or amassing their real estate portfolio and turning those homes into rentals. However, this seemingly ideal solution has faced some recent challenges. […]
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How many unfinished basements are there in Portland? As a top local Portland real estate agent, I can say with confidence: thousands! Many of those are perfect candidates for a basement ADU. Accessory Dwelling Units are of interest to Portland home buyers and homeowners alike because of their potential to offset the high costs of […]
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Basement ADUs in Portland, 10 Things to Know
February 9, 2024
How many unfinished basements are there in Portland? As a top local Portland real estate agent, I can say with confidence: thousands! Many of those are perfect candidates for a basement ADU. Accessory Dwelling Units are of interest to Portland home buyers and homeowners alike because of their potential to offset the high costs of […]
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While shopping online for Portland real estate, it is easy to become inundated with information. The sheer quantity of data available to home buyers can simply be overwhelming, and it can help tremendously to have a visual guide to aid your search. Maps can help clarify and organize information as you explore neighborhoods, research amenities […]
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Top 4 Maps for Portland Real Estate Buyers
February 5, 2024
While shopping online for Portland real estate, it is easy to become inundated with information. The sheer quantity of data available to home buyers can simply be overwhelming, and it can help tremendously to have a visual guide to aid your search. Maps can help clarify and organize information as you explore neighborhoods, research amenities […]
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Each month we like to shine a spotlight on one of Portland’s many desirable suburbs and share our analysis of its housing market to guide your real estate decisions. To discover the other suburbs we have profiled in the past, visit our Portland Suburb Real Estate Market Reports. And for a helpful overview of the […]
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Troutdale, Oregon Real Estate Market Report with 2024 Forecast
February 2, 2024
Each month we like to shine a spotlight on one of Portland’s many desirable suburbs and share our analysis of its housing market to guide your real estate decisions. To discover the other suburbs we have profiled in the past, visit our Portland Suburb Real Estate Market Reports. And for a helpful overview of the […]
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