Rocket’s Real Estate Takeover: Who’s Really Helping You in Portland? Rocket bought Redfin. Then they scooped up Mr. Cooper. And let’s not forget—they already own a title company. If you’re in the Portland metro area and wondering what this means…
Spring 2025 Housing Market: More Inventory, Better Buying Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest Thinking about buying a home this spring? Now might be your best opportunity in years. The housing market in the Pacific Northwest is shifting, with more price…
Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Home in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area The real estate market in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro MSA has shifted significantly in recent years. While rising interest rates have been a concern, there are strong…
Spring is in the Air – But Will Lower Mortgage Rates Be Enough to Warm Up the Portland-Vancouver Market? After weeks of rain and gray skies, the sun is finally making an appearance, and signs of spring are emerging. Daffodils…
Are you debating whether to buy a home in the Portland-Vancouver metro area now or wait? It’s a tough call, but one key takeaway from experts is this: trying to time the market often leads to missed opportunities. Instead, focusing…
How Small Changes in Interest Rates Impact Homebuyers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho In today’s dynamic real estate market, even a small shift in mortgage interest rates can significantly impact a homebuyer’s purchasing power. For buyers in Oregon, Washington, and…
Are We Heading into a Balanced Market in the Portland-Vancouver Metro? If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift now…
The 2025 Portland-Vancouver Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect Looking ahead to 2025, it's important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Portland, having a clear picture of what…
Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008 Even if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the lives of countless people, and…
Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you’ve got a plan in place for things like your closing costs, down payment,…
