• Thinking About Moving to Portland, Oregon? Start With This Relocation Guide,Brian Valdez

    Thinking About Moving to Portland, Oregon? Start With This Relocation Guide

    Relocating to Portland, Oregon can be an exciting opportunity—but it can also feel overwhelming. Between choosing the right neighborhood, understanding true cost of living, evaluating schools, and figuring out how to buy a home from out of state, many people don’t know where to start. That’s exactly

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  • The 2026 Real Estate Outlook: Why Waiting on Interest Rates Is a Costly Mistake,Brian Valdez

    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

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  • Portland vs. The Algorithm: The Push to Ban AI-Set Rents,Brian Valdez

    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

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  • A Buyer’s Market (If You’re in a Position to Act) in Portland, Oregon,Brian Valdez

    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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