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Oregon’s Housing Market: Half a Million for Millennials? | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
The median home purchase price for millennials in Oregon is $515K. Remote work during COVID-19 led many Americans to relocate from high-cost urban centers to Oregon.
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How to Choose a REALTOR® | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Define goals: Determine property needs, first-time buyer, investment, or selling, before choosing a REALTOR®. Verify credentials: Ensure the REALTOR® is licensed and a member of a Real Estate board or association.
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Happy Fourth of July | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
To all great Americans around the world, a very Happy Fourth of July to you all. This day is incredibly significant as the day the United States officially became its own nation. Let’s celebrate America’s birthday with festivals, parades, fireworks and other festive activities.The 4th of July marks the day America became a country where…
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Discover Oregon’s Top Cities for Living | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Beaverton: High quality of life with a low cost of living Excellent schools Commitment to sustainability with over 90 parks Bend: Top-notch schools and healthcare facilities Affordable living on the West Coast Strong outdoor lifestyle appeal
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Portland’s low-income housing program fails to help intended population, audit finds
A Portland program aimed at increasing housing availability for low-income individuals is not meeting its goals, as revealed by a recent city audit. The Inclusionary Housing program lacks proper oversight of property owners, fails to provide adequate resources, and mainly benefits those earning 60% or 80% of the Median Family Income. The program's impact on…
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Portland Home Prices: 2.8% Drop by 2025 | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Forecast for May 2024 – April 2025 predicts a slight increase in median sale prices initially, followed by a gradual decline. By April 2025, prices could be 2.8% lower than their March 2024 peak, indicating a potential market stabilization.
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Discover Oregon’s Budget-Friendly Living Wage | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Living wage for a family of four: $106,779 Ranked 44th least expensive state for families.
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Is Portland’s Housing Market Headed for a Correction? | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
While Portland's home prices have risen in recent years, they remain more attainable than other major West Coast cities.Portland ranks 18th among 50 major US cities for the gap between home prices and resident buying power.
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Charting Oregon’s Property Tax | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Effective Tax Rate: 0.83% Average Home Value: $554,499
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Happy Father’s Day | Your Real Estate Resource for Advice, Tips and Trends.
Approximately 2.5 billion Father's Day cards are sent each year. Neckties have become a popular traditional gift for Father's Day. "World's Greatest Dad" is a popular Father's Day phrase. Breakfast in bed is a common Father's Day treat. Wishing a fantastic Father's Day to all the dads who strive to be the best versions of…
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