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Unveiling the Link: How Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation Influence Each Other in the Portland Metro Area
Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both…
Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm
Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know…
People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding
In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years,…
Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still…
4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas…
What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when…
Is the Median Home Price Is Meaningless?
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly…
Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the…
The Benefits of Homeownership in Times of High Inflation: Why Buying a Home Makes Sense
You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more…
A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis
Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house…
Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: Understanding the Importance of Both When Buying a Home
If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition…
Can Your Tax Refund Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals?
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of…




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