What Credit Score Do You Really Need to Buy a Home in Portland–Vancouver? If you're planning to buy a home in the Portland–Vancouver area, your credit score will play a key role—but it might not need to be as high…
What the OBBBA Means for Homeowners in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is now law, and whether you love it or not, it brings big changes that matter for homeowners, buyers, and…
Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – What That Means for Portland Buyers 🏡 5 min read 🌤️ Mortgage Rate Stability Brings New Confidence to Portland Buyers Affordability has been a major hurdle for Portland-area homebuyers in recent years. Rapidly rising home prices,…
Quick Answer: With Portland home prices at $521K and Vancouver, WA at $510K, buying still builds more wealth than renting over time - even with today's rates. If you're living in Portland, Beaverton, Vancouver, WA, or anywhere in our metro…
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,…
10 min read | Portland Metro Market Analysis The Portland real estate market continues to evolve in 2025, offering both challenges and opportunities for buyers, sellers, and investors. As we navigate through changing interest rates, shifting demographics, and ongoing supply…
Trade Wars and Mortgage Rates: What Portland, Oregon Homebuyers Need to Know in 2025 With new tariffs and trade tensions dominating recent headlines, many Portland area homebuyers and homeowners are asking an important question: "How do trade wars affect mortgage…
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…
