Yun: Possible Economic Downturn Likely to Be Mild

A contracting economy typically means a recession, but other economic indicators are likely to mitigate the effects of the slowing economy.

 

2nd Historic Fed Rate Hike Unlikely to ‘Further Damage’ Mortgage Borrowers

The market has mostly priced in current and future Fed actions, so mortgage rates shouldn’t rise dramatically.

 

More Prospective Buyers Are Actively Searching for a Home

The share of prospective home buyers who are actively engaged in the process to buy a home rose to 49% in the second quarter of 2022

 

More Home Buyers Flock To Climate Risky Areas Where They Get More Space For The Money

Home buyers have paid a premium for high-fire-risk and high-flood-risk homes during the pandemic.

 

 

The rise of high-tech real estate investing platforms and their effect on housing affordability

 

Real estate tech startups are making it easier for people to invest and manage property.

 

 

Are Oregonians Learning to Love Air Conditioning?

As temperatures rise , new data from the federal government suggests that the answer is yes.

 

A Buyer’s Guide to ‘Price-Reduced’ Homes—and Why They Aren’t Always a Deal

Here’s the scoop on what price-reduced homes really are, and how homebuyers can navigate this strange new world and perhaps score a deal.

 

6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent

This is likely the biggest financial decision of your entire life, and you need a Realtor® if you want to do it right. Here’s why.

 

Out-of-towners have bigger budgets to spend on Portland housing

Portland home prices have increased about 21% since the start of the pandemic

 

How to budget realistically for home repairs

Every part of a house has a relatively predictable life span. Knowing when your roof, furnace, floors and even pipes will wear out can help you budget for their replacements.

 

Average US long-term mortgage rates retreat to 5.3%

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates retreated this week just as the Federal Reserve announced another big rate hike in its bid to get four-decade high inflation under control.

 

Selling a Second Home—at Least a Part of It

With new apps, real estate pros are offering clients a way to buy vacation homes at a fraction of the cost.

 

S&P/Case-Shiller OR-Portland Home Price Index

 

S&P/Case-Shiller WA-Seattle Home Price Index