Portland Mortgage Rates: What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
Portland Mortgage Rates: What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move Short answer: Inflation rose to 3.8% in April 2026, so Portland mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5% and likely won’t fall soon. If you need to move, a smart…
One Key Sign the Portland Market Is Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures
One Key Sign the Portland Market Is Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures Foreclosure filings are ticking up. If you live in Portland, that headline probably hits different — because we were here in 2008. So before you connect…
Portland Housing Market Update: What the January 2026 Data Is Telling Us
Portland Housing Market Update: What the January 2026 Data Is Telling Us By Matt Jolivette, Mortgage Broker | Associated Mortgage Brokers | NMLS# 90661 Published: February 2026 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro Area If you have been watching the Portland housing…
The Portland-Hillsboro-Vancouver Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going Into 2026
The Portland-Hillsboro-Vancouver Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going Into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the Portland-Hillsboro-Vancouver MSA. Sellers in places like Hillsboro, Beaverton, Vancouver,…
The Truth About Housing “Crashes” in the Pacific Northwest
The Truth About Housing “Crashes” in the Pacific Northwest Every few months someone pops up saying a housing crash is coming. It’s usually loud, dramatic, and packed with scary headlines. But here’s the truth: the Pacific Northwest market doesn’t behave…
Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Could Ease — and What That Means for the Portland–Vancouver Region
Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Could Ease — and What That Means for the Portland–Vancouver Region You’re watching mortgage rates closely — and you probably want them to go down. In many ways, the national forces pushing rates are also…
Portland Housing Market Shows Promising Signs for Buyers in Late 2025
Portland Housing Market Shows Promising Signs for Buyers in Late 2025 The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area is experiencing some exciting changes that spell good news for homebuyers. After years of intense competition and limited choices, the market is shifting in favor…
Portland Housing Market Forecast 2025: Expert Predictions
Portland Housing Market Forecast 2025: What to Expect for the Rest of the Year Wondering if now’s a good time to buy or sell a home? You’re not alone. With all the news about home prices and changing mortgage rates,…
Spring 2025 Housing Market: More Inventory, Better Buying Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest
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…
