Making a move in the Q1 2026 market requires more than just browsing Zillow or Redfin; it requires a tactical approach to financing. The "wait and see" strategy that many adopted in 2025 is becoming risky as we approach the…
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…
As we turn the page on 2025, the housing market in the Pacific Northwest is signaling a shift. For many potential homebuyers and homeowners in Portland, Vancouver, and the broader Oregon/Washington region, the last few years have been defined by…
As we approach the final month of 2025, the Portland housing market is presenting a unique window of opportunity. For homebuyers in Portland, OR, the landscape has shifted significantly over the last few months. After the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts…
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 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 You’re watching mortgage rates closely — and you probably want them to go down. In many ways, the national forces pushing rates are also…
Why "Help with Mortgage" Searches Are Surging in the Pacific Northwest - What This Means for Homeowners The Bottom Line Pacific Northwest homeowners are struggling. Searches for mortgage help have reached crisis levels not seen since 2008, and the data…
Thinking About Renting Your Pacific NW House Instead of Selling? Read This First. If your house is on the market but you haven't gotten any offers you're comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn't…
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…
