Ecofriendly and laid back, Portland, Oregon sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, below the stunning and ever-present, snow-capped Mount Hood. For homebuyers, Portland boasts historically significant architectural styles, featuring Greek Revival, Tudor, Craftsman inspired bungalows, Prairie, original & rehabbed…
Selling a home in Portland, OR is not as easy today as it was just a few years ago. In particular, lenders are much more careful about how they approve and fund loans. Gone are the days when a borrower’s…
This article takes an updated look at home prices in Seattle, Washington versus Portland, Oregon as of fall 2018, and is intended for home buyers considering a move to the Pacific Northwest. Home Prices in Seattle vs. Portland: Late 2018…
The real estate market in Portland, Oregon has changed a lot over the past couple of years. Home-price appreciation has finally slowed down, after a long period of rapid growth. And there appears to be more inventory available for buyers…
Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon are the two biggest cities by population in the Pacific Northwest. They're also two of the most highly competitive real estate markets in the United States. Today, we'll look at a comparison between the Seattle…
According to a recent analysis, Portland, Oregon is among the ten U.S. metro areas with the highest average down payment from home buyers. The study was conducted by the research team at Realtor.com and found that the average down payment…
Mortgage rates and home prices in Oregon have changed significantly over the last couple of years. This is particularly evident in Portland, which has seen a big rise in house values. As a result of these trends, the cost of…