Homeowners, Your State Actually Cares: Oregon Moves to Force Mediation before Foreclosure
Portland OR / Portland
Post date: August 9, 2012
As a new homeowner in Portland, I can’t help but feel Oregon has my back when I read news of programs the state has created to protect me from losing my home. And that’s exactly what Oregon has done. Thanks in part to an innovative, and apparently very effective median program, Oregon... Read More
Post date: July 31, 2012
Many individuals find living in a thriving metro with a strong economic condition a boon, especially considering the past few years. As a result, Portland residents may find the news of strong commercial leasing trends comforting. When more space is leased, businesses move in and create... Read More
Commercial property leases up in July
Many individuals find living in a thriving metro with a strong economic condition a boon, especially considering the past few years.
Post date: July 30, 2012
While every city features communities that are known for their eccentric details, the neighborhoods in Portland seem to excel at living up to their reputation. Residents are known for having neighborhood pride. As a result, before you buy one of the homes for sale in Portland, consider... Read More
Portland residents have neighborhood pride
While every city features communities that are known for their eccentric details the neighborhoods in Portland seem to excel in living up to peopleâs expectations.
Post date: July 26, 2012
When we first got to Portland, we thought we wanted to buy a short sale or a foreclosure. So cheap, we thought. What could be easier? Well, as anyone knows who's taken even one step toward buying a foreclosed property beyond just dreaming about it, a lot of things are easier. Short sales... Read More
Portland, Oregon's Foreclosure Rate Drops Again
When we first got to Portland, we thought we wanted to buy a short sale or a foreclosure. So cheap, we thought. What could be easier? Well, as anyone knows who's taken even one step toward buying a foreclosed property beyond just dreaming about it, a lot of things are easier. Short sales and foreclosures are complicated processes.
Post date: July 25, 2012
As the economy continues to improve following the housing bust of 2006, more potential homeowners are seeking out affordable properties in the greater Portland area. The increase in interest is boosting housing sales and making homes for sale in Portland better buys.
According to housing... Read More
Portland housing experienced record April home sales
As the economy continues to improve following the housing bust of 2006, more potential homeowners are seeking out affordable properties in the greater Portland area.
Post date: July 25, 2012
Sometimes you just have to get away from the city for the weekend, and luckily, homes for sale in Portland are located near some of the finest natural parks the United States has to offer. If you are considering a weekend excursion, check out some of the following recreational areas in... Read More
Natural getaways near Portland
Sometimes you just have to get away from the city for the weekend.
Post date: July 20, 2012
Potential property buyers looking for a community to call home may want to consider Kenton, in the northern quadrant of Portland. Bordered by Arbor Lodge and Piedmont, the community is close enough that residents have easy access to the downtown Portland area, but is far enough away for... Read More
Portland neighborhood highlight: Kenton
Potential property buyers looking for a neighborhood to call home may want to consider Kenton, in the northern quadrant of Portland.
Post date: July 19, 2012
The graph above shows that in the Portland metro as a whole, the number of homes selling for below asking has dropped considerably (sampling from Jan/2011-May/2012). Let's explore this positive trend a bit more today.
Like much of the country, Portland’s inventory of homes for sale is... Read More
Hot in the City: Portland Property Values Heating Up
The graph above shows that in the Portland metro as a whole, the number of homes selling for below asking has dropped considerably (sampling from Jan/2011-May/2012). Let's explore this positive trend a bit more today.
Post date: July 18, 2012
Portland’s economy is growing on pace with or faster than the average rate for the nation. The emphasis on long-term employment opportunities and adaptive policies has helped the metro remain strong.
According to the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s report, titled... Read More
Economy improves in Portland
Portlandâs economy is growing on pace with or faster than the average rate for the nation.
Post date: July 17, 2012
Real estate in Portland is seeing a drastic improvement in June 2012. As the housing market continues to improve, potential homebuyers may want to consider moving sooner rather than later as mortgage interest rates remain low and property values increase.
The month of June ended with one... Read More
Portland's housing market drastically improves
Real estate in Portland is seeing a drastic improvement in June 2012.