If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, one factor that can have a major impact on your experience is housing inventory—the number of homes available on the market. Inventory affects everything from pricing to how quickly homes sell, and even small changes can shift the balance between buyers and sellers. But remember: […]

In an effort to promote economic stability and generational wealth, Oregon legislators have approved a plan to significantly increase homeownership across the state. The goal is to help more than 30,000 additional residents become homeowners by the year 2030. House Bill 2698, passed by the Senate with a 23-6 vote, establishes a target homeownership rate […]

When you’re shopping for a home, it’s easy to get swept up by trendy fixtures or discouraged by dated wallpaper. But one of the smartest things you can do is look beyond the surface and ask: Does this house have solid bones? This common real estate term refers to the quality and integrity of the […]

Thinking of listing your Portland home before the summer selling season winds down? One of the biggest questions you’ll likely face is: “What needs to be repaired, replaced, or upgraded before I go to market?” Most home repairs fall into three key categories for sellers: those necessary to pass appraisal, upgrades that could boost market […]