Relocating to Portland, Oregon? The Ultimate Guide to the BEST Westside Neighborhoods

Forest Park • Hillsboro • Bethany • Forest Grove • Tigard • Beaverton   Relocating to Portland, Oregon is exciting — but with so many neighborhoods and suburbs to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Most people researching Portland online only hear about the Pearl District, Alberta, Mississi

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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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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

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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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