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Typical cost to sell in Oregon is 9.70% of the sale price. Realtor fees are 5.00%, closing costs are 2.42%, and staging costs average $2,802.

Oregon’s rent increase limit for 2025 is set at 10%, covering residential units aged 15 years and older. Senate Bill 611, passed in 2023, caps allowable rent hikes at 10%, even amid inflation.

Construction of a new affordable housing development is underway in North Portland. The project will feature 75 units, including one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for local families.

Oregon's rent increase cap for 2025 remains at 10%, as per the state's 2019 rent control law. The cap is determined by adding 7% to the annual CPI change or limiting it to 10%, whichever is lower.

Use agent-matching services to find a local agent. Negotiate lower rates. Request CMAs and consider an appraisal ($250–$400).

Single-Level Layout: Avoid stairs for better mobility. Accessible Kitchen: Features lower countertops and reachable storage.

The Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant is undergoing a ~$739K upgrade to improve monitoring and control systems.A $1.5M project will convert a parking lot into a temporary shelter with sleeping pods.

High property prices and supply shortages, exacerbated by high mortgage rates, keep affordability low.New single-family home sales dropped by 11.3%, and new residential construction decreased by 5.5%.