40 is the New 25: Why First-Time Homebuyers Are Buying Later in Portland (and What to Do About It) If you’re 38 and still renting in Portland, you’re not behind. You’re the norm. The median.The typical age of a first-time homebuyer in the U.S. hit 40…
7 Mistakes Portland Home Sellers Make When Preparing Their House (And How We Fix Them) Selling your house in Portland should be straightforward. Clean it up, price it right, and move on. But somewhere between “let’s list” and “sold,” a lot…
The “Move-In Ready” Premium: Why Portland Buyers Are Hesitant on Project Homes in 2026
There’s a split happening in Portland’s housing market right now. Polished, move-in ready homes are getting offers within days, while properties needing “just a little work” may sit for…
Portland Housing Market 2026: Are We Headed for Another Record Low Inventory Year?
Finding a home in the Portland housing market over the past few years has felt a lot like finding a parking spot at Powell’s on a Saturday afternoon. You circle. You wait. Someone pulls out…
Multi-Gen Living in Portland: How to Find (or Create) a Home That Fits Two Households
Multi-generational living is no longer a niche housing arrangement in Portland. It’s become a practical solution for families dealing with rising Portland Oregon home values, aging…
Staging Tips to Sell Your House in Portland: Why ‘Warm & Lived-In’ is Winning in 2026
Remember when every listing looked like a high-end hospital waiting room? Gray walls. White furniture. One singular, lonely succulent on a kitchen island.
It was…
The headline says it plainly: “Where Americans moved in 2025: A per capita perspective.”And that last part -per capita – is the key. This isn’t just about raw population numbers. It’s about momentum: how strongly people are…
Will Trump’s Order of Mortgage Bond Buy-down Invigorate the Market?Mortgage rates may tick down slightly, but this is not a game-changer for affordability.President Donald Trump said he is directing the federal government to buy an additional $200 billion in mortgage-backed…
Banning Corporate Buyers Sounds Good. It Won’t Fix Housing Affordability.
President Trump has floated the idea of banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. On the surface, that sounds like a win for everyday buyers: fewer Wall Street buyers =…
2026 Housing Outlook: What the Economists Are Actually Saying
This is the time of year when every real estate economist steps out with a fresh forecast. Normally they sound confident. This year they sound… cautious. The U.S. economy keeps throwing curveballs, which makes…
