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Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends. | Rent Control Raises Taxes for Portland Homeowners
Rent control in Portland may lead to a 17% property tax hike for homeowners due to a 32% drop in apartment building values.Reduced apartment building values under rent control could shift the tax burden onto single-family homeowners.
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27 show home tricks and how to spot them
Every show home uses tactics to create an idealized version of a property. Tricks include creating a lifestyle story, using pitch-perfect props, subtle symmetry, heating up the space, omitting TV screens, using mirrors for illusion, showcasing high-end finishes, clever lighting, missing internal doors, uniform flooring, child-sized furniture, and missing essential items like fridges. Continue to…
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Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends. | Portland Projected to Be a Hot Rental Market in 2024
Portland is projected to be one of the top rental markets of 2024, ranking 8th nationally. Portland's appeal lies in its relaxed pace, food and drink culture, entertainment, and diverse job opportunities.
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Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends. | Happy April Fool’s Day
Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed. It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market! Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!
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Portland Unveils Draft of Five-Year Housing Production Strategy to Address Affordability Crisis
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is developing a five-year Housing Production Strategy to address the city's housing crisis. The plan aims to create more affordable and equitable housing options, engage the community, set targeted goals, streamline development processes, and prioritize environmental concerns. Public input is encouraged to shape a more inclusive, sustainable housing…
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Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends. | Happy Easter
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.However, according to many theologians, Easter originally began before the arrival of Christianity.It is believed that Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring, known as Eostre.Examples of Easter traditions include Easter eggs and related games such…
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Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, tips and trends | Portland: Mid-Q1 Rental Deals Amid Price Dip!
The median rent for a 1-bed in Portland was $1,430 in February. It was ↓ 1.4% MoM and ↓ 5.3% yearly.
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Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, tips and trends | Sherwood : Top 5 Livable Cities in 2024
Sherwood ranks as 4th best place to live in the US for 2024, boasting an impressive livability score of 93.With an unemployment rate of 1.9%, residents enjoy a median household income of $107,537/yr.
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Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, tips and trends | Oregon’s Bold Housing Production Bill
Governor Kotek seeks $500M bill to boost housing production and urban expansion.Senate Bill 1537 aims for 30% housing production increase; crucial for housing crisis.
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Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, tips and trends | What’s Next for Portland Real Estate in 2024
Rising interest rates and low inventory characterized Portland's Real Estate market last year, slowing home sales significantly. Experts anticipate a shift in 2024, with falling rates leading to a more active market and increased inventory.
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