2015 marked the third year in a row that more people moved to Oregon than anywhere else in the nation! An annual study done by United Van Lines stated that 69% of the…
As the cost of living rises in Portland, so does local interest in preserving affordable housing. The Portland Business Journal took a look at the trends in income, housing costs,…
Portland’s neighbor to the north may soon boast a waterfront area to rival its own Southwest Waterfront District. Vancouver developers are getting back on track with plans that first saw…
Since its construction in 1998, the Portland Streetcar has led to $4.5 billion worth of real estate development, according to a recent study by ECO Northwest. Market values have been pushed…
Portland housing costs, per data from second fiscal quarter 2015, are at their highest levels ever. The average cost among the 25 most expensive Portland neighborhoods is greater than $450,000. This…
Recent stock market volatility and seasonal trends may give buyers better financial options and more time to make purchase decisions entering the fall, says Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com®.…
Lending is a key component in real estate, and on October 3, new lending regulations will go into effect. Lawmakers started shaping these changes with the passing of Dodd-Frank Act…
Despite a previous foreclosure or short sale, many homebuyers are returning to the market. These are called boomerang buyers, and Inman reports a lot of this activity due to FHA…
The Portland Business Journal is making an effort lately to point out wealth in the City of Roses. From a recent article: “You might think I’m obsessed with the rich. On Friday I…
Look around any part of Portland, and it is clear that the city is growing. New housing is popping up everywhere. Large corporations are setting up shop and creating new…
