The 2026 Real Estate Outlook: Why Waiting on Interest Rates Is a Costly Mistake
As we move closer to 2026, many buyers and sellers are asking the same question:“Should I wait for interest rates to come down?” It’s an understandable concern—but for most people, waiting on rates is not only unnecessary, it can be financially counterproductive. Hi
Portland vs. The Algorithm: The Push to Ban AI-Set Rents
Portland May Ban AI From Setting Rents: What It Means for Renters, Landlords, and Our Housing Market Portland’s housing debate just added a very 2025 twist: artificial intelligence. This week, Portland City Council is taking up a proposal that would ban landlords from using AI-powered algorithms to
Portable vs. Assumable Loans: The Next Big Shift in Home Financing?
What’s driving the discussion The housing market right now is facing a familiar but tough challenge: many homeowners are “locked in” with very low interest rates (say 3 % or lower) while new borrowers face much higher rates (5-6 %+). This creates a strong disincentive for people to move: if you sell
A Buyer’s Market (If You’re in a Position to Act) in Portland, Oregon
After several years of fierce bidding wars, record-low inventory, and escalating home prices, the Portland housing market has officially shifted gears.We’re entering what many are calling a buyer’s market — and if you’re in a solid financial position, this could be your opportunity to make a move. W
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