The Portland metro real estate market showed a mixed but relatively balanced picture in July 2026, with inventory increasing from June while overall sales activity remained somewhat slower month over month. Compared with July 2025, however, several indicators point to a market that is showing signs of increased stability and buyer activity. Inventory Increased, But […]

Hawthorne is one of those Portland neighborhoods that feels effortlessly alive—creative, a little eclectic, and always worth exploring. Stretching through Southeast Portland, Hawthorne Boulevard is lined with a mix of vintage storefronts, locally owned shops, and some of the city’s most crave-worthy food spots. It’s the kind of place where you can spend an entire […]

If you’re considering a move to Northwest Portland, here’s the short answer to why people choose it: you move here for the walkability, the charm, the dog-friendly lifestyle, and the built-in community. It’s one of the few Portland neighborhoods where you can step outside your front door and have coffee, parks, dinner, and locally owned […]

  Published: September 17, 2025 Today, the Federal Reserve made a move that many in real estate and finance have been watching closely: it trimmed the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (a quarter point), bringing the benchmark rate down to a range of 4.00%–4.25%. (Investopedia) This is the first rate cut since December […]