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Ready to Buy a Home in 2025? Get the Inside Scoop | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Start preparing finances early: Ensure credit is good, calculate affordability, and get ready to make a competitive offer.Current market improvements: 2025 offers better opportunities for buyers after high prices and limited options in 2024.
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New Year, New Home: Buying & Selling Tips | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Start Early: Sellers should begin the process early, evaluating their home and preparing for the market.Home Preparation: Sellers should invest in updates, cleaning, and professional staging to increase appeal.
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Portland Housing Bureau Seeks $7.5M from HUD to Eradicate Lead Hazards in Low-Income Housing
The Portland Housing Bureau plans to seek $7.5 million from HUD to tackle lead-based paint hazards, focusing on lower-income families and children's health. The funds aim to improve conditions in at least 160 housing units for those earning below 80% of the Area Median Income. Grants will support lead hazard remediation and health interventions, prioritizing…
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Oregon Home Prices Surge 103% in 10 Years! | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Oregon home prices ↑ $252K over the past decade, reaching a median of $493K. Home prices in Oregon ↑ 103.9% over 10 years, significantly outpacing median household income growth.
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Portland Home Prices Down in December
In December, Portland's median home listing price fell to $501,263, with a 17.9% decrease in listings compared to the previous month. Despite this, the price per square foot rose by 1.1%, contrasting with a national decrease of 0.9%. There were 1,934 homes for sale, a 17.9% drop from November but a 14.4% increase from last…
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Oregon Rent Prices to Rise 3.5% in 2025 | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Oregon rent prices are forecasted to ↑ 3.5% in 2025, following recent national trends. Smaller units in Oregon will see higher rent increases, especially studios and one-bedroom apartments.
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Happy Presidents’ Day | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Presidents' Day celebrates all past and present U.S. presidents. It reflects on the nation's founding principles and values, including the Constitution and union. Reading of Washington's Farewell Address by a U.S. senator remains an annual event for decades.Many patriotic and historical groups celebrate Presidents' Day with reenactments and events.
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Happy Valentine’s Day | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14 around the world, and candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. By the middle of the 18th, it was…
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Mortgage Calculator: Buying a Home in Oregon | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
In Oregon, the median listing price for a home is $564,500. A 20% down payment of $112,900 results in monthly payments of $2,959.
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The Hottest Property Investment Trends for 2025 | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Smaller cities are growing rapidly as remote work boosts demand for affordable living. Green buildings are gaining popularity with tenants, driven by sustainability efforts and government incentives for energy-efficient properties